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8 December 2022
Stagecoach festive season services
Stagecoach have published their festive season bus services for the 2022-23 Christmas and New Year period:
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7 December 2022
NHSO and OIC share key winter safety messaging
In the run up to Christmas, we have some key safety messages to try and keep everyone happy and healthy over the winter months.
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7 December 2022
Food business register to be refreshed
Support continues to be provided to businesses in Orkney who offer, sell or provide food to help ensure their details registered with the Council are up to date.
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7 December 2022
Temporary barriers at Papdale Park pathway
Temporary barriers will be put in place at either end of the Papdale Park pathway to prevent vehicles from using the area as a short cut or throughway.
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6 December 2022
Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a difference?
Do you know someone who would enjoy exploring the hidden upper levels of St Magnus Cathedral, unlocking the secrets of one of Orkney’s most revered buildings?
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6 December 2022
Most vulnerable families in Orkney to receive early Christmas cash present
For the third year running, Christmas will come early for many of Orkney’s most vulnerable families with a direct payment totalling £260 for every child entitled to free school meals.
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5 December 2022
Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collection - Mainland
Domestic and commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
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5 December 2022
Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collection - Islands
Domestic and commercial collection days over Christmas and New Year are listed below. Regular collections will resume on Monday 9 January 2023.
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2 December 2022
Schools and nurseries strike action update – 7 December
Teaching unions are planning further industrial action on 7 December which is expected to impact Orkney schools.
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2 December 2022
Tim Wootton palette knife painting demonstration at The Orkney Museum
Anyone interested in finding out more about palette knife painting techniques should head along to The Orkney Museum on Saturday 10 December for a free demonstration by artist Tim Wootton.
