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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.
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5 August 2021
Young people in Orkney take part in memorable learning experiences thanks to Orkney’s Outdoor Education and Community Learning and Development
From archery to raft building, climbing to bushcraft, orienteering to crabbing – more than 860 children and young people in Orkney have been participating in the Orkney Outdoor Education’s new and…
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4 August 2021
Building Standards Division - Consultations
There are currently three Building Standards Division consultations open on the Scottish Government website which may be of interest to stakeholders of the Scottish Building Standards system.
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3 August 2021
Life is a beach…on Kirkwall’s Broad Street!
Never mind the circus coming to town – Kirkwall BID is bringing the beach to Broad Street!
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3 August 2021
Surface dressing update – Wednesday 4 August
Our roads crews are planning to continue surface dressing work in in South Ronaldsay on Wednesday 4 August.
