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Call renewed for Orkney point-of-entry levy
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (205+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Orkney should be able to collect a levy from tourists as they enter the county, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has been told. The government published the findings of its cruise ship levy consultation…...
New speed cuts get green light from councillors
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (506+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Speed cuts are in line to be implemented on four stretches of country roads in Orkney. Orkney Islands Council officials are to draw up draft traffic orders after the green light was given…...
OIC completes purchase of third aircraft
1+ week, 6+ day ago (374+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. A third aircraft will soon take to the skies around the North Isles, after its purchase by Orkney Islands Council (OIC). The authority confirmed on Tuesday that it has completed the purchase of…...