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23 June 2021
Health and Care staff lauded for keeping up services in exceptional year
The county’s health and social care teams have been praised for their work over the course of the pandemic in what has been described as “the most challenging and complex financial year in the…
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23 June 2021
OLECG support for NHS Orkney during Covid-19 outbreak
Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group (OLECG) is supporting efforts by NHS Orkney Public Health to contain the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
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23 June 2021
Get into Summer campaign launched
After a challenging year for many children and young people and with the school holidays fast approaching, the Council’s Sport and Leisure Team are delighted to announce Orkney’s participation in a…
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23 June 2021
Grainshore Road - Link to Hatston closed
Orkney Islands Council's Roads team is currently carrying out roadworks to replace illuminated bollards on Grainshore Road. Tomorrow, 24 June, crews will be closing the section of Grainshore Link…
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23 June 2021
European Union Settlement Scheme deadline approaching
European Union citizens resident in Orkney are being reminded of the 30 June deadline to apply for “settled or pre-settled” status to enable onward living in the UK and the protection of their rights.
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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…
