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20 June 2022
Togetherall – a small conversation has the power to make a big difference
Senior students at Orkney’s two largest secondary schools have received awareness sessions on the availability of a free online mental health community called Togetherall.
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17 June 2022
Scapa Flow Museum 'Favourite Object' blog - a sign with a sad story - Nick Hewitt
Scapa Flow Museum 'Favourite Object' blog - Nick Hewitt
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17 June 2022
Notice of publication of the time and location of the inspection of election expenses returns
As Returning Officer for the election, I hereby give notice that the election expenses returns, declarations and all accompanying documents of candidates at the above election may be inspected…
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17 June 2022
Revised car park closures - Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Council is advising changes dates previously publicised in relation to car park closures in Kirkwall.
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17 June 2022
Junction Road road works start Monday 30 June
Orkney Islands Council’s Roads Services will be starting work on Junction Road on Monday 20 June 2022.
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16 June 2022
Double win for Orkney twins at Young Enterprise UK finals
Twin students Arthur and Benjamin Derrick have taken a distinctive Orkney feathered favourite and turned it into an enterprising business opportunity – bagging a catalogue of national awards.
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16 June 2022
Temporary Closure of Roads in Finstown for Firth Gala Day Fancy Dress Parade
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, between the hours of 7.15pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 18…
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16 June 2022
Temporary Closure of Road and car park in Broad Street, Kirkwall for Vintage Club Bike Show
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Orkney Vintage…
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15 June 2022
Free ActiveLife passes given to Ukrainians
Ukrainian refugees Olena Katsy and Natalia Simonova have been presented with free ActiveLife memberships thanks to the Council and the Pickaquoy Centre Trust agreeing that all refugees arriving in…
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15 June 2022
Ukrainian refugee secures local employment less than two weeks after arriving in Orkney
A Ukrainian refugee has secured a job less than two weeks after arriving in Orkney - not only a shining example of a welcoming community but also the determination of a mother to do the best for her…
