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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.
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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.
