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Free breakfasts on the table for Orkney College students
Hallowe’en may be fast approaching, but the news we have to share is far from ghastly….in fact it’s positively spooktacular!
We all know a healthy and filling breakfast can set you up for the day, so Orkney College UHI is now offering all its students the opportunity to boost their brainpower by starting the day with a free breakfast in the college canteen.
28 October 2022
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2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Jamie Sutherland
Orkney’s Jamie Sutherland is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
28 October 2022
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Keeping Orkney Safe – Bonfire Night
The Orkney Community Safety Partnership wants everyone to remember, remember the 5th of November for all the right reasons in 2022!
Police Scotland, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Orkney Islands Council’s Trading Standards and Environmental Health Services are issuing a combined safety message ahead of this year’s bonfire night which falls on a Saturday.
28 October 2022
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Road works update for week starting 31 October
A summing up of road works in the county underway or soon to start:
28 October 2022
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Public toilets to close overnight for Halloween
Public toilets in Orkney will close overnight on Halloween - so go before you guise!
28 October 2022
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Revised guidance on bins following community feedback
Orkney Islands Council has issued revised guidance for householders on putting their bins out for collection.
28 October 2022
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Six new affordable homes launched to buy in Stromness
A joint project between Orkney Housing Association Limited (OHAL), Orkney Islands Council and the Scottish Government has seen six new-build properties become available in Stromness for first time buyers or those on low incomes.
Under the Scottish Government's New Supply Shared Equity Scheme, first time buyers can pay between 60% and 80% of the property cost, with the remaining percentage under Scottish Government ownership.
27 October 2022
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2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Rebecca Reid
This year 11 local athletes are benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS). The Scheme is an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the participating local authorities in Highlands & Islands - Orkney Islands, Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Highlands Councils.
Orkney Islands Council is extremely grateful to also have a partnership with Stagecoach which allows us to enhance and extend our programme in Orkney.
27 October 2022
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Locals urged to do an hour of winter prep as clocks turn back
Orkney’s local emergency coordination group, OLECG, is urging residents to do an ‘hour of power’ for winter preparations when clocks go back.
27 October 2022
