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26 April 2022
Stronsay pupils in training for five-mile log pull
Two Stronsay Junior High School pupils are pulling out all the stops – and a 27kg log - to help raise funds for repair work to a valuable lifesaving resource on the island - the community’s First…
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25 April 2022
Orphir School “bag the bruck”
The sun shone for the pupils and staff at Orphir Community School during their “bag the bruck” clean up on Thursday (21 April).
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25 April 2022
George Mackay Brown artwork installed on commemorative trail
An artwork inspired by George Mackay Brown has been installed on a trail celebrating the life and work of one of Scotland’s most prominent writers, in what has been dubbed ‘George’s end of toon’.
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22 April 2022
Road works update - 22 April
An update on road works underway and coming up:
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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…
