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Most popular baby names revealed (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 24 Dec 2025
The most popular names for Orkney's newborn babies in 2025 have been shared by the Council's Registrar Service ... Orkney Islands Council published this content on December 24, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Academy pupils secure £3,000 for Somas Light through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 24 Dec 2025
The group's presentation explored how mental health issues affect young people and how Soma's Light works to prevent harm and support those who have been affected in Orkney ... in Orkney this year.
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The Warehouse Buildings celebrates their 10th birthday (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 23 Dec 2025
Orkney Islands Council is celebrating a significant milestone this year as the Warehouse Buildings in Stromness mark the 10th anniversary of their openingin 2015 ... Orkney Islands Council published this ...
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Peebles woman crushed by cows near Newtonmore feared for her life

BBC News 23 Dec 2025
A woman from the Borders says she is lucky to be alive after being rescued when she was crushed by cows in the Highlands. Experienced hillwalker Mary-Jane Parker, 61, from Peebles, planned to bag three Munros near Newtonmore in August this year ... .
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New operator to take over

BBC News 23 Dec 2025
An emergency procurement process was launched after Eastern Airways entered administration last month. .
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Storm Arwen tree damage could

BBC News 22 Dec 2025
Storm Arwen and Storm Corrie brought severe winds across the north east of Scotland in November 2021. .
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Search launched after unoccupied fishing boat washes ashore

BBC News 20 Dec 2025
The alarm was raised at around 11.15 on Saturday when the creel boat ran aground near Inverbervie Beach. .
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Rare sighting of Orca group

BBC News 19 Dec 2025
The bull orcas called John Coe and Aquarius were spotted together during a sea life survey. .
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Orkney Island Games give major boost to local economy

Yahoo Daily News 18 Dec 2025
ORKNEY'S Island Games gave a £4.3 million boost to the local economy, a new report has found ... Held in Orkney over six days in July, they were the biggest event the county has ever hosted, according to the report.Advertisement.
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