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Orkney drama clubs come to the rescue as competitors' set waylaid

13+ hour, 13+ min ago  (247+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. "The show must go on" say those competing in this week's SCDA One Act Play Competition, as Orkney's drama community pulls together to help visiting teams who will be arriving in the county…...

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orcadian.co.uk > bananas-tesco-give-away-free-fruit-after-ordering-glitch

Bananas! Tesco give away free fruit after ordering glitch

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (156+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Orkney has been going bananas " quite literally " after an ordering mishap saw almost seven tonnes of the fruit at Tesco's Kirkwall superstore. A technical glitch in the supermarket giant's ordering system resulted in…...

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Kirkwall set for Doggy Day Out

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (262+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Saturday looks to be a day for a walk doon the street with your canine best-friend, as Kirkwall BID's Doggy Day Out returns. The event, aimed at promoting town centre businesses, looks set…...

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orcadian.co.uk > chinese-shipyard-set-to-build-freight-flex-vessels

Chinese shipyard set to build freight flex vessels

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (136+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd (GSI) is set to be awarded a contract to build two new freight flex vessels serving Orkney, Shetland and Aberdeen. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has, this Tuesday,…...

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Gregor's Shirt Auction

4+ week, 15+ hour ago  (135+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. A massive gesture from the Scotland rugby squad to a peedie Orkney hero is set to boost fundraising efforts for Inclusive Orkney." You can make your bid for shirt signed by the six…...

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Spotlight shines on Sports Awards

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (140+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Success and achievement is to be honoured tonight after a year of sport in Orkney like no other. Taking place in the Orkney Theatre at 7pm, the annual Orkney Sports Awards has been expanded…...

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In this week's The Orcadian

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. This week's edition of The Orcadian is available in shops and online today. Will a proposed 92-room hotel be a boon or a bust for Kirkwall? We report on how objections from current…...

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orcadian.co.uk > orkney-schools-and-nurseries-to-remain-closed-on-monday

Orkney schools and nurseries to remain closed on Monday

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (412+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. All schools and nurseries in Orkney will remain closed tomorrow amid severe snow across the county." The announcement from Orkney Islands Council (OIC) comes as an amber weather warning is issued by the…...

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orcadian.co.uk > focus-on-business-a-big-year-for-transport-and-logistics-expert

Focus on Business: A big year for transport and logistics expert

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (611+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. It's been a significant and steady year for Streamline Shipping Group's Orkney operation, with national recognition, with a key role in the Island Games, progress in drone-delivery technology and continued support across the…...

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'Do not drink' warning issued on Sanday spirits

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (156+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. An urgent warning has been issued about products from a Sanday distillery. Consumers are being advised not to drink any of the gin or whisky made by Kimbland Distillery. The warning comes from…...