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22 August 2023
Councillors give their backing to new cruise booking policy
Councillors have today (22 August) recommended a booking policy for future visits of cruise ships to the county.
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22 August 2023
Let’s get physical!
A group of folk from Orkney’s care homes and day centres came together recently to enjoy a day of fun, friendship and fitness!
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22 August 2023
Drivers urged to take extra care as pupils return to school
With the return to schools across Orkney this week, Orkney Islands Council and the Police are reminding drivers to take extra care when in the vicinity of schools.
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22 August 2023
Council’s very own “Iron Man” takes on marathon challenge for cancer charity!
James Green will forever now be known affectionately as the council’s very own “Iron Man”!
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22 August 2023
Pitches reopen after facelift
The synthetic pitches at Kirkwall Grammar School, Picky and Stromness have reopened after being given a new lease of life.
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22 August 2023
Council activates national scheme to ensure Papay doesn’t run dry
A large consignment of bottled water will be shipped to Papay this week after the Council activated a national Scottish Government scheme run by Scottish Water.
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22 August 2023
Embrace an active school run: Adele's story
Adele and her family upgraded their cycles and now walk or cycle for many of their day-to-day journeys. With school term due to begin again, PhD researcher, Adele explains what the family has learned…
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21 August 2023
Kalisgarth staff praised for “dedicated and compassionate” service
Staff at Kalisgarth and Very Sheltered Housing on Westray are “dedicated, compassionate and genuinely care for the people they support”.
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16 August 2023
Autumn programme of community learning opens for bookings from 17 August
Our Autumn programme of community learning opens for bookings from tomorrow, Thursday 17 August.
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16 August 2023
Assessment work underway at Glaitness Primary School dining hall following roof issues
Assessment work underway at Glaitness Primary School dining hall following roof issues.
