The founder of a campaign against sexual abuse in Orkney has been named in a national list celebrating the achievements of women in Scotland. Chloe Wooldrage, who began the Tak A Stand campaign, has been included on the tenth annual 30 Under-30 list by The Young Women’s Movement. Chloe began Tak A Stand in 2020 […]
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Specialists have been called in following pest activity at Tesco Kirkwall, The Orcadian understands. This comes amid the precautionary closure of the supermarket’s bakery, which was shut last week. No formal statement has been issued by Tesco. However, it is understood that specialist contractors are assisting the team, following recent pest activity in store, to […]
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Safety improvements to Ferry Road in Stromness have taken a step forward, as part of an effort to realise a “long-held aspiration for the community.” Following a feasibility study completed earlier this year, the “Safer Route to School” project for the road is now entering its next phase. This will involve gathering the views of […]
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The first of the 23 visiting islands competing at the International Island Games are beginning to arrive in Orkney. Kirkwall Airport and ferry ports at Stromness, Kirkwall and St Margaret’s Hope will be a hive of activity over the next two days, as islanders from across the world arrive, most having travelled thousands of miles. […]
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Holm and St Andrews have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Parish Cup after a goal-packed day of football. The first match saw St Andrews take on Sanday with the north isles men leading 3-2 from the first leg. The isles team scored first, but helped on by two goals a piece from […]
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Reports of people being quoted a fee for switching over to a smart meter ahead of the RTS shutdown has left Orkney’s MSP “deeply concerned” and “shocked”. Liam McArthur has urged any constituents in need of a smart meter who are being quoted charges for installation costs to get in touch with the Orkney Parliamentary Office […]
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The current state of readiness for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters will be protected, it was announced today (Tuesday, January 14). Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news that the service out of Sumburgh and Stornaway will be safeguarded at the existing response time of 15 minutes during the daytime and 45 minutes at […]
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Orkney Islands councillors have voted not to shell out a further £100,000 on consultants as they seek out the best way to reinforce the Churchill Barriers. A bid to update costs and carry out a new options appraisal on how to minimise weather-hit closures of the link between the Mainland and Burray, South Ronaldsay, Lamb […]
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This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. The front page details how Destination Orkney is set for a “fresh start” which could includes moves to take on Kirkwall tourist information centre, which was currently scheduled to close next year. Also inside: Orkney born MSP apologies for football trips Kirkwall […]
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A mum who went to hell and back to bring her baby girl into the world is raising awareness of the rare condition she battled throughout her pregnancy. On December 29, 2022, Kasia and Euan Barnett welcomed their beautiful daughter Grace into the world. It was a special moment for the couple in all the […]
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