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16 August 2021
Disability Sport Week - creating opportunities for all
An Orkney parent has spoken of the delight she felt watching her six-year-old daughter – who was born deaf – being given the chance to enjoy sporting activities in a suitable environment through…
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16 August 2021
New public bus contract gets underway – folk asked to check timetables ahead of travelling
With Orkney’s new public bus contract to start today Monday, 16 August, folk are being reminded to check the timetables ahead of travelling due to slight alterations.
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16 August 2021
Orkney youngsters pedal power through cycle training!
More than 140 Primary 7 pupils across Mainland and isles schools in Orkney have achieved level 2 on-road cycle training.
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16 August 2021
New phone system at Harbour Authority HQ
A new telephone system will be installed at the Scapa Harbour Authority building tomorrow (Tuesday 17th August) and the phone lines may be down between the hours of 12:00 – 17:00.
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13 August 2021
Ferries catering resumes
Fans of bacon butties on Orkney Ferries' sailings to the Outer North Isles will be pleased to hear that the on board catering service is up and running again from today.
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13 August 2021
Orkney’s potential showcased to ministers
Orkney’s unique strengths and challenges were highlighted to ministers from across the UK this week as the Islands Council welcomed three elected representatives to the county.
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13 August 2021
Valuable local input sought to help shape Orkney’s marine plan
People in Orkney are being invited to “come on board” to help shape the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan.
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13 August 2021
Orkney is the place to be - from one celebrity visit to another!
If the rumours are to be believed Orkney is the place to be if you are a celebrity!
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12 August 2021
Homecare - temporary phone number in place
The Council is advising that due to a provider glitch during the transfer of numbers over to the new OIC telephone system, the normal Homecare Service usual number - 01856 888390 – may be unavailable…
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11 August 2021
Free bus travel scheme for young people
All residents in Scotland, including those in Orkney, under the age of 22 will be eligible for free bus travel from 31 January 2022.
