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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.
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24 August 2021
Inter Islands Transport Study reminder
Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay (REW) and Outer North Isles (ONI) residents are being reminded that the closing date for feedback on the ‘Outline Business Cases’ for their future air and ferry…
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24 August 2021
Orkney Children and Young People’s Service - “encouraging” progress made
Partners in Orkney have made “encouraging” progress within previously identified areas of improvement required within the Children and Young People’s Service in the county.
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23 August 2021
Customer Services in Kirkwall closed on Friday afternoon
Orkney Islands Council is advising that the Customer Services reception desk at the council offices in School Place, Kirkwall will be closed for visits from the public this Friday 27 August from…
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23 August 2021
St Rognvald’s “County Show” family fun day hailed a massive success
Staff at St Rognvald House care home continued to show their “extra mile” ethos putting on an amazing “County Show” for residents and their families on Saturday.
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Stacy Johnston
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
