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11 August 2021
Costa del Kirkwall – a summer sensation!
Over 2,500 people flocked to the Costa del Kirkwall Broad Street Sands over the past five days – with the event hailed a “sensational summer success”.
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10 August 2021
Welcome for keep-warm funding announcement
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed funding worth more than £1.5 million from the Scottish Government to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the county.
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10 August 2021
Exam results day for Orkney pupils
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 10 August) receiving their examination qualification results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority and are to be commended following what has been another…
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10 August 2021
Up to date phone system ready to ring
A new phone system is set to go live at Orkney Islands Council later this week.
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10 August 2021
OIC delivers on 1,140 early learning and childcare funded hours
Up to 360 children in Orkney will be able to benefit from 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) from this month (August), with this figure increasing to 460 following the January…
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10 August 2021
Cruise takes another step forward
The first cruise ship to allow its double vaccinated passengers to come ashore independently is calling into Kirkwall this week.
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9 August 2021
“Superstar” students showcase their sporting successes and special deeds – Layla Kirkness
Schools are out, summer is in – and it’s proving to be a time for some of our young students to shine in sporting events and special deeds!
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6 August 2021
Capacity changes on Orkney Ferries as Covid restrictions ease
Following the First Minister’s announcement that Scotland is moving beyond Level 0, capacity aboard Orkney Ferries’ vessels will increase from Monday August 9.
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6 August 2021
Many Orkney businesses remain optimistic about the future
Business Gateway Orkney survey findings published online.
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6 August 2021
Covid guidance reminder for staff and pupils returning to the classroom
The Council is reminding school staff and pupils of Covid-19 measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe as they return to the classroom this month.
