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22 April 2022
Kirkwall Skatepark “transformation” praised by wheeled sports enthusiasts
Members of the Orkney Wheeled Sports Club have praised the “transformation” of the Kirkwall Skatepark thanks to recently completed refurbishment works.
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22 April 2022
“What was once a wish for folk in Orkney is turning into something simply phenomenal”
The hopes and dreams of an Orkney couple – Anna and Reuben Johnston - are turning into reality as their aspiration for building a retreat for residents affected by cancer or Multiple Sclerosis moves…
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22 April 2022
“Game-changing” Home First care model is leading the way across Scotland
Home First in Orkney has been described as a “leading” and “game-changing” new care model which supports people to live more independently and for longer in their own homes – which is what most…
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20 April 2022
Save the date….save the date! Stromness Academy “celebration evening”
A “celebration evening” is being planned for all senior phase pupils at Stromness Academy this year, not just those who are leaving.
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20 April 2022
KGS Leavers’ March resumes
Everyone at Kirkwall Grammar School is delighted that they can resume the traditional leavers’ march to St Magnus Cathedral this year.
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18 April 2022
Covid rules to ease as schools return – with masks a ‘personal choice’
With schools in the county set to return tomorrow (Tuesday) after the Easter break, the Council's Education Service is highlighting important changes to Covid restrictions to staff, parents and…
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15 April 2022
Know your school crossing signals – children’s lives depend on it
With the better weather and more children likely to be walking to school, Orkney Islands Council is reminding all drivers to make sure they know and obey the signals given by school crossing patrol…
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15 April 2022
Road works update
An update on the roadworks taking place in Orkney over the next week
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14 April 2022
Come along and chat with us about the Orkney Marine Plan
Our Marine Planning team will be visiting Stronsay, Hoy, Sanday and Westray over the next few weeks to discuss the development of the plan.
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14 April 2022
Learn something new in 2022
Looking to learn something new? The Council’s Spring programme of community learning classes starts in May.
