Latest News
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Orphir named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Orphir Community School is believed to be the first Orkney school to achieve a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School.”
15 October 2024
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Children at Stromness Primary School Nursery are “happy, settled and have fun”
Children at Stromness Primary School Nursery experience “warm, caring and nurturing” support by a “happy, caring and committed” staff team who are passionate about providing high quality care and support.
15 October 2024
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Keeping Orkney safe – Bonfire Night
Did you know that most firework injuries treated at emergency departments happen at informal private displays and nearly half of those requiring treatment are children?
14 October 2024
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Parental workshop will delve into relationship conflict solutions
Would you like to unlock the secret to resolving conflict within relationships?
14 October 2024
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Consumers and businesses urged to check for recalled FGS Ingredients Ltd products
The Council’s Food Law Team is urging local businesses and householders to check their food stores for a variety of products containing undeclared peanut powder in mustard products.
14 October 2024
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Local Development Plan Thanks
Orkney Islands Council’s Development and Marine Planning team are sending out a huge shout of thanks to the Orkney community for their engagement so far with the Local Development Plan - and have set out the next stages in the process.
14 October 2024
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Stenness achieves “Reading School” status
The Stenness Community School are proud to become the second school in Orkney to be awarded “Reading School” status by the Scottish Book Trust.
14 October 2024
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Third Orkney Careers Fair Hailed a Success
The third Orkney Careers Fair was held earlier this month at the Pickaquoy Centre and was attended by over 900 young people and adults from across the county.
14 October 2024
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Orkney Ferries introduces new booking system
A new Orkney Ferries booking system means a number of changes are in place for passengers.
11 October 2024
