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30 August 2023
Service improves at Braeburn
Improvements continue to be made at Braeburn Court housing and care at home support service, according to a Care Inspectorate report.
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29 August 2023
KGS searching for new Depute Head to join the team
Would you like to be part of the leadership team at Orkney’s largest secondary school – living and working in a community that cares with a lifestyle that is second to none?
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29 August 2023
Shapinsay and Eynhallow struck with issues within hours of each other
Despite two Orkney Ferries vessels being tied up with issues this afternoon, crew and engineers have worked to resolve the problems quickly.
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28 August 2023
Orkney parents - Let’s Talk Money!
A new scheme has been launched by the Council and partner agencies in Orkney to try and ensure families in the county are receiving all they are entitled to.
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28 August 2023
Orkney motorcyclist backs “top” bike training scheme
Motorbike enthusiast Mark Groat took part in the Rider Refinement training scheme to enhance his motorbike skills – and would encourage others to give it a go.
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28 August 2023
Nominations open this week for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame - on your marks, get set, go!
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
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28 August 2023
“Happy” children at St Andrews Nursery “laugh, giggle and have fun”, say Inspectors
Motivated and enthusiastic staff supported by strong leadership, an excellent setting and a positive ethos around learning and play at St Andrews Nursery has led to “happy” children who “laugh,…
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25 August 2023
Stromness folk thanked for their ‘Sooth End’ views - and still time to have your say
Local people are being thanked for their views on the future of the South End of Stromness, as the Council continues its eight week consultation into a development brief for the area.
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25 August 2023
Last chance for young people to stand for election onto Scottish Youth Parliament
Orkney Islands Council is urging young people not to miss their chance to stand up for what they believe in - by standing for election onto the Scottish Youth Parliament before the first day of…
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25 August 2023
P1s begin new chapter
A new chapter began for many young children in Orkney this week as most primary schools welcomed Primary 1s into their classrooms.
