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8 March 2022
International Women's Day - Elected Members
Across International Women’s Day today (March 8) we’ve been celebrating some amazing women who are involved with the work of Orkney Islands Council.
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8 March 2022
International Women's Day - with Lord Lieutenant Elaine Grieve and Vice Lt Dr Sarah Scarth
For International Women's Day, we've gathered a few thoughts from Orkney's Lord Lieutenant Elaine Grieve - the first woman in the role in Orkney - and her recently appointed Vice Lord Lieutenant, Dr…
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8 March 2022
Just Dance Quiz - United with Ukraine
Folk in Orkney are thinking out of the box when it comes to helping others in Ukraine.
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8 March 2022
COVID continues to cause classroom disruption with the possibility of a reduced school menu on the cards
COVID-related staffing pressures across many of Orkney’s schools and nurseries is continuing to impact on classes and early learning groups.
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8 March 2022
Rendall Shop - United with Ukraine
Like many others Westray’s Nicki Hellewell has found watching the news footage on the war in Ukraine horrendous.
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8 March 2022
International Women’s Day – Head Teacher Claire Meakin
Historically, teaching is a highly gendered profession.
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8 March 2022
Community groups to take on former Stromness factory
Final works are well underway to allow three community groups to take up residence in the former Herring Factory in Stromness.
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8 March 2022
Behind the Headlines – Isles Swimming Pools
You will be aware that COVID-19 has led to challenges in terms of resource and maintenance in some of our facilities – in particular the four swimming pools in the isles.
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8 March 2022
Big hopes for tiny robot targeting hard to insulate homes
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors will be trialled in Orkney on selected homes this month, following a successful funding bid by Orkney Islands Council to undertake it as a…
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7 March 2022
Have your say on Finstown traffic concerns and options
The Orkney public will be able to voice their thoughts and concerns about traffic in Finstown when a consultation website opens today (7 March).
