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17 April 2023
Orkney Carers’ Conference speakers confirmed
The needs of community heroes providing vital and voluntary care for folk will be shared by speakers at the Orkney Carers’ Conference in May.
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14 April 2023
Roadworks roundup from Monday 17 April
We have an update on the roadworks underway or due to start around Orkney from Monday 17 April.
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14 April 2023
Free online gambling awareness event - “Bet you can help!”
Two free online gambling awareness events are to be held for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm.
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14 April 2023
Landlord appeal secures homes for new staff
Nel Govender is “delighted” to be moving to Orkney and starting work in a key role with Orkney Health and Care following an appeal for help to source suitable accommodation.
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13 April 2023
Third Sector fund reopens for applications
A second tranche of the Third Sector Cost of Living Crisis Fund goes live today (Thursday 13th April 2023)
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11 April 2023
Official opening of Papdale East Community Park
Council Convener Graham Bevan will cut the ribbon to officially open the Papdale East Community Park in Kirkwall on Friday 21 April.
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11 April 2023
Landmark arrangement empowers Orkney communities to manage seabed
Orkney Island Council and Crown Estate Scotland have today (11 April) unveiled further details of a ground-breaking project aimed at giving Orkney islanders greater say in decisions about the use of…
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11 April 2023
Ex-Council vehicles and plant for sale
A number of ex-Council vehicles and plant are offered for sale this month.
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11 April 2023
Come fly with the team at Eday Airport!
An open day is being held at Eday London Airport on Wednesday 19 April for island residents to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the role of an airfield attendant.
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11 April 2023
Orkney Adult Support and Protection - “positive steps” made but improvements still needed
Partners in Orkney have taken “positive steps” within Orkney’s Adult Support and Protection Service however there remains a significant amount of work to be done, according to a recent Joint…
