Orkney Islands
archipelago, county and council area in northern Scotland
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science Apr 21, 2026, 4:10 PM
Massive oyster restoration project set to revive marine life in Orkney - North Bay Innovations plans to release over 15 million juvenile oysters in the Bay of Firth, Orkney.
- This project seeks to restore populations that were common before overfishing depleted their numbers.
- The long-term goal includes community management and serves as a model for similar restoration efforts.
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technology Apr 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Internet access restored after BT Group repairs subsea cable - Residents in Orkney islands faced internet outages due to a broken subsea cable.
- BT Group completed repairs after several weeks of disruption.
- The cable has been re-routed to prevent future issues and services have been restored.
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business Dec 10, 2025, 7:25 AM
Orkney experiences £4 million economic boost from Island Games - The Games took place over six days in July 2023, involving 1,630 athletes and 1,027 volunteers.
- They resulted in a £4 million boost to the local economy and substantial investments in sports facilities.
- Local officials highlighted the event's success as a beacon for future events in small communities.
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