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30 August 2021
Young Person’s Guarantee Scheme – changing lives for the better
A Council-supported development programme has significantly changed the lives of a group of young people in Orkney – opening up employment and further education opportunities.
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30 August 2021
First of new bus fleet to arrive in October
Local bus operator, Stagecoach, has today confirmed the first 5 vehicles from the brand new fleet for Orkney will arrive in October 2021.
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30 August 2021
Cruise set to return bigger than ever in 2022
Orkney would appear to be retaining its place as the UK’s most popular cruise ship destination – with a potentially record-breaking near 200 cruise ships booked to call into local waters during 2022.
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30 August 2021
Online community support for young people launched in Orkney
The Council’s Educational Psychology Service has teamed up with Togetherall to set up a safe, anonymous online support service 24/7 for young people in Orkney.
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30 August 2021
Fly-tipping at Cursiter leads to temporary closure
The Council is disappointed to announce that fly-tipping at Cursiter Quarry HWRC has led to its temporary closure.
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27 August 2021
Raising the bar!
The Council’s Matthew Byers is raising the bar when it comes to weightlifting.
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27 August 2021
E-cargo bike to be trialled by OIC Marine Services
Orkney Islands Council's Marine Services team took delivery of an electric cargo bike recently as part of a wider project by HITRANS aimed et exploring and promoting low-carbon alternatives for…
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27 August 2021
St Rognvald’s successful “County Home Show” could become annual event
The recent successful “County Show” held at Orkney’s largest care home could become an annual event.
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25 August 2021
Orkney joins campaign on International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day will be marked on 31 August.
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25 August 2021
Inga’s top tunes are chosen for Radio 2’s Non-Stop Oldies
The Council’s very own Inga Bosworth has been chosen to share some of her top tunes to the nation on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2.
