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8 August 2022
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles”
Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles” – Westray – is a very special community and the Council is seeking an equally special person to lead the island’s school.
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8 August 2022
Avian flu surveillance zone lifted in and around Birsay
A 10km surveillance zone put in place following the discovery of a highly pathogenic strain of Avian Influenza (H5N1) at a premises in Birsay has now been lifted.
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8 August 2022
Staff and pupils share reasons why Westray School is so special in search for new Head
The thought of experiencing island life drew the Central Belt’s Rosalind Rendall to accept a teaching post at Westray Junior High School in 2009.
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4 August 2022
Late night bus service
If you are planning an evening at the cinema, a meal out or just visiting family and friends, there’s a new late night bus service leaving Kirkwall and serving East Mainland, West Mainland and…
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3 August 2022
Reminder to take up free bus travel for Under 22s
Orkney Islands Council is reminding local families and young people that anyone aged under 22 is eligible to travel for free on buses in Orkney - and right across Scotland - if they have an…
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3 August 2022
‘On-demand’ bus services consultation draws to a close on Sunday 7 August
A reminder for anyone interested in community transport that the Council’s consultation on flexible, ‘on-demand’ bus services closes on 7 August.
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3 August 2022
Smiles all round as Inclusive Events hailed a great success by parents
A number of parents have spoken of the delight felt by their children who took part in the Inclusive Cycling and Activities Event at Orkney’s Picky Centre at the weekend.
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3 August 2022
Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
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3 August 2022
Meet Pantosaurus at the County Show!
Calling all youngsters - do you want to meet a big, friendly dinosaur at the County Show?
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1 August 2022
Westray welcomes Fattie Cuttie and Fitty Fitty Bang Bang!
You could be forgiven for thinking you have landed in an Asian country if out and about on Westray these days -thanks to the long-awaited arrival of a couple of brand new bespoke tri-shaws – Fattie…
