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14 June 2023
Always remembered – stunning new images of WWI naval wrecks will keep memory of losses alive
Divers working with Orkney’s Scapa Flow Museum have captured some amazing underwater imagery this weekend of two First World War wrecks, both widely regarded as among the UK’s most significant naval…
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14 June 2023
Businesses warned to be alert to new banking telephone scam
The Council’s Trading Standards Team is advising of a banking telephone scam reported to be targeting businesses in particular.
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13 June 2023
Aurrida – dressed for success!
Staff from Aurrida House were dressed for success during a fundraiser at the weekend, which has raised almost £2,500 - five times their original target of £500!
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12 June 2023
Tour guiding and TV stars – Sanday School students share the inside story on their island’s heritage!
A number of students at Sanday Junior High School have been given a taste of life as a tour guide and the film industry as part of a project to give them, and others, a better understanding of the…
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12 June 2023
Lidar surveys take to Orkney’s skies
Those admiring Orkney's beautiful big blue skies over the last few days might have spotted a low flying plane carrying out important survey work for Orkney Islands Council.
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12 June 2023
Treat yourself to a new job at St Magnus Café!
Staff from the Kirkwall Community Centre’s St Magnus Café say it’s a great place to work with regular and visiting customers who value the service on offer.
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12 June 2023
Free school meal and clothing allowance applications now open
Applications are now open for academic year 2023-2024 and we want to remind families to check whether or not they may be entitled to free school meals and/or school clothing allowance.
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12 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Integration Joint Board Accounts
For the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
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12 June 2023
St Magnus Café – reduced opening hours
We know how you value the service at the Kirkwall Community Centre’s St Magnus Café, but from today, 12 June, until Wednesday 28 June, the café will be operating reduced hours.
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9 June 2023
Special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” for Orkney’s young care leavers
A very special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” was made to Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) this week to pass on to young people who are leaving the care system.
