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Surface dressing – Saturday 7 July and Monday 9 July
Surface dressing continues tomorrow (Saturday 7 July) in Holm, on the road from Hurtiso to Warthill, where short signed diversions will be in place.
6 July 2018
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Tick-tock – time’s up for hand winding the cathedral clock
A century of tradition has come to an end inside Kirkwall’s St Magnus Cathedral with the cathedral clock having been wound by hand for the very last time (Thursday 5 July).
6 July 2018
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Surface dressing – Friday 6 July
Surface dressing will begin tomorrow (Friday 6 July) in South Ronaldsay, on a small side road around half a mile from St Margaret’s Hope.
5 July 2018
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Housing Energy Efficiency Standards Consultation Event
A consultation event is being held this Tuesday (10 July) to gather views on the Scottish Government's consultation on the 'Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing’ (EESSH) post 2020.
4 July 2018
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Surface dressing update – Thursday 5 July
Surface dressing will continue on Thursday 5 July in South Ronaldsay, on two stretches of the road from St Margaret’s Hope to Hoxa.
4 July 2018
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Surface dressing – further update for Wednesday 4 July
There has been a change to the surface dressing work planned for today.
4 July 2018
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Surface dressing – Wednesday 4 July
Surface dressing takes place on Wednesday 4 July in Holm, on the road from Hurtiso Farm to Warthill. Short signed diversions will be in place.
3 July 2018
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Surface dressing update for Tuesday 3 July
Surface dressing is set to take place on Tuesday 3 July on two sections of the Tankerness Hall. The road will be closed in both directions while the work is carried out, with short signed diversions in place.
2 July 2018
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Surface dressing – Monday 2 July
Surface dressing work will resume on Monday (2 July) on the main road in Evie (the A966 from the 30mph sign at the cemetery to the Old Evie School). The road will be closed in both directions.
29 June 2018
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RET announcement – response from Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has expressed concern that cheaper ferry fares are not being introduced on routes between Orkney and the Scottish mainland.
29 June 2018