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2 September 2021
Papdale Primary leads the way for national walk to school campaign
A national walk to school campaign was launched at Kirkwall’s Papdale Primary School today, Wednesday.
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1 September 2021
Visual Artists and Craft Makers award launches for eighth year
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) fund aimed at supporting artists in the county to develop their practice will open for the eighth year running on 1 September.
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1 September 2021
Making a good quality building warrant application
The Building Standards Division publication – ‘Making a good quality building warrant application’ will be useful for all applicants and agents submitting a building warrant application.
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1 September 2021
Papay School’s fishy artwork “shoal” looks good!
They weren’t fishing for compliments with their latest art project at Papa Westray’s Community School – but they “shoal” have netted them!
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30 August 2021
OIC’s Neil and Sarah Taylor are named Orkney “Local Heroes”
Council employees Neil and Sarah Taylor have been named Orkney “Local Heroes” for the contribution they made to the community by operating a soup kitchen during the pandemic for those in need.
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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.
