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24 November 2022
Firth Primary’s Royal superfan receives third “special” letter
Orkney’s Kali Morris may be only seven, but she’s getting quite accustomed to receiving a special delivery in the post!
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23 November 2022
Schools and nurseries strike action reminder
The Council is reminding parents and carers that most schools in Orkney will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, as a result of the planned industrial action by teachers in a national dispute over pay.
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22 November 2022
Naval group pay their respects during visit to Orkney
A group of ten young Naval officers from the HMS Prince of Wales laid a wreath at the Royal Oak memorial within St Magnus Cathedral and performed a short ceremony of remembrance on Friday (18…
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22 November 2022
Art studio “dream comes true” for Ingrid Grieve thanks to Council grant
A lifelong ambition to open a purpose-built art studio became a reality for Orkney artist Ingrid Grieve earlier this year thanks to assistance from the Council.
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22 November 2022
Lucy's award a first for Orkney
Lucy Leech recently received her Platinum Youth Achievement Award - one of only 21 awarded in by Youth Scotland for 2021-22 and the first ever in Orkney!
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22 November 2022
Kerbside recycling disruption for households over public holidays
Orkney Islands Council is advising that, as in previous years, there will be disruption in kerbside recycling for households over the festive period due to public holidays.
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22 November 2022
Avian flu – Tankerness surveillance zone measures lifted
The 10km surveillance zone around the avian flu infected premises in Tankerness has been lifted, Scottish Ministers have confirmed.
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22 November 2022
Coca-Cola recall notice
Coca-Cola has issued a recall on a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard. Some packs have been wrongly boxed and may contain Coca-Cola Original taste.
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22 November 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Fraser Burton
This year 11 local athletes are benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS). The Scheme is an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the participating local…
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22 November 2022
St Magnus Lane toilets temporarily closed due to vandalism
Orkney Islands Council is advising the public toilets at St Magnus Lane are temporarily closed following vandalism over the weekend.
