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21 December 2021
Stromness bairns delight residents and staff at Hamnavoe House
The children from P1-4 at Stromness Primary School have been spreading a little festive cheer.
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21 December 2021
Stay Safe this Christmas
The single most important thing that people can each do is get vaccinated, or get a booster. Getting fully vaccinated is the best thing any of us can do to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the…
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2 December 2021
Occasional Licence - Julie Ritch - 28 Jan 2022
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence:
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1 December 2021
Christmas trees to be lit up across the county
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 4) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies.
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1 December 2021
Young Enterprise Orkney appeal for business community to come on board
Inspirational, innovative, life-changing – just a few of the words used to describe Young Enterprise Orkney by students and business leaders who have enjoyed some fantastic experiences thanks to…
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23 November 2021
Westray School’s Children in Need effort
Westray Junior High School has raised £163.31 for this year’s Children in Need.
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22 November 2021
Children in Need at Glaitness raises more than double last year’s total
One of the pupil contribution groups took responsibility for organising this year’s events. Their aim was to beat last year’s total but in the end they more than doubled it! The committee included…
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22 November 2021
Lamb back on the menu at schools for St Andrews Day thanks to the Mart
Pupils across Orkney will, once again, be enjoying lamb on the school menu this St Andrews Day after a kind donation from the Orkney Auction Mart.
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12 November 2021
Remembrance Day Parade in Kirkwall
The annual Remembrance Day Parade is going ahead on Sunday (14 November) in Kirkwall.
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12 November 2021
KGS remembrance tribute to former staff and pupils killed during WW1
An incredibly poignant tribute to former staff and pupils of Kirkwall Grammar School who were killed during World War One is being shown once again throughout the corridors of the building.
