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11 November 2023
Why is a good broadband connection so important for Orkney?
A reliable and high-speed broadband connection is incredibly important in Orkney for several key reasons:
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10 November 2023
Roads update for week starting 13 November 2023
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 13 November 2023.
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9 November 2023
Funding made available at Ferries Taskforce meeting to ‘establish strong business case for ferries’
Orkney Islands Council has today (9 November) welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has committed to making funding available to the Council to take forward the first stage in its vital…
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8 November 2023
'A heartwarming exchange' - youth music project brings smiles to St Rognvald's
There were smiles a’plenty when the ‘Let's Learn and Jam’ youth music group visited residents at St Rognvalds House recently.
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7 November 2023
Youth Work Week 2023 - snapshot from Westray
It’s Youth Work Week, and this year’s theme is 'Youth Work in every place and space’ – and today we’re looking at Westray!
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3 November 2023
Roads update for week starting 6 November (plus a few reminders for this weekend)
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 6 November 2023.
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31 October 2023
Keep your heid and go before you guise this Halloween-copy
Calling all ghouls and gairlochs.
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31 October 2023
Additional measures needed to support Marine Services through staffing challenge
Orkney Islands Council is to consider what additional measures can be taken to support the work of Marine Services, as they look to overcome significant staffing challenges.
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31 October 2023
OIC allocated Scottish Government funding for potential additional support learning centre.
Orkney Islands Council has today (Monday 30th October) received notification that is has been successful in being allocated Scottish Government funding towards a potential new additional support for…
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30 October 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
