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23 June 2021
Free school meal financial support extended over the summer holidays
Almost 150 families in Orkney are to benefit from free school meal financial support over the summer holidays.
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23 June 2021
“For Kids’ Sake” – child protection campaign urges everyone to be alert for signs of abuse or neglect
A new school holiday campaign being launched this week urges everyone in Orkney to enjoy plenty of summer fun time with extended family and friends after months of pandemic restrictions, but to be…
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23 June 2021
Ready, teddy, go!
Around 350 nursery children in schools across Orkney will receive the gift of a knitted teddy to hug thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated Orkney SWI members.
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22 June 2021
TV appearance for Stromness school cook
Stromness Primary’s Karen Bevan is due to make a TV appearance this evening (Tuesday 22 June).
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22 June 2021
Council moves to back twenty ‘Kickstart’ posts for young people
Councillors have recommended up to £106k be drawn from its own Coronavirus Response Fund to support the implementation of up to twenty Council-based ‘Kickstart’ posts for young people as part of…
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22 June 2021
Surface dressing update for 23 June
Crews have completed surface dressing road works on Yinstay Road in Tankerness today, 22 June and are now moving to Tankerness Hall Road, to carry out surface dressing works from the junction with…
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22 June 2021
Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
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22 June 2021
Changes to car parking arrangements as construction works due to begin at Glaitness School and Nursery
An exciting new development to extend and alter Glaitness Primary School and Nursery is due to get underway soon.
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22 June 2021
Two youths charged with Kirkwall Travel Centre seating damage
Two youths have been charged in relation to the damage caused to seating within the Kirkwall Travel Centre.
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22 June 2021
Take a walk on the wild side – guided by new app
A digital guide is now available for one of Orkney’s most popular coastal walks.
