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16 March 2021
Murray puts his best foot forward for the RNLI
Papdale Primary School’s Murray Budge was inspired to follow in the footsteps of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore when he launched his own walking fundraiser.
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16 March 2021
Easter cash boost for some of Orkney’s most vulnerable families
Many of Orkney’s most vulnerable families are to receive a £200 direct payment to those children receiving free school meals - £100 from the Scottish Government COVID Spring Hardship Payment and a…
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15 March 2021
Notice of Election – Scottish Parliamentary election
The Notice of Election for the Scottish Parliamentary election was published today (Monday 15 March).
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15 March 2021
OIC warns of TV Licensing fake emails
Orkney Islands Council is warning folk to be on their guard in respect of a TV Licensing scam currently on the go.
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15 March 2021
Double celebrations at St Andrews as all pupils return and witness turf cutting event
There was a double celebration at St Andrews Primary School on Monday this week (15 March) - with the reopening of the school in full meaning all pupils and staff were able to witness the turf…
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12 March 2021
Report sets out findings of stone-order review
A report to the Council's Monitoring and Audit Committee has set out the findings of an investigation into the ordering of stone from outwith Orkney for Cursiter Quarry - and made recommendations to…
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12 March 2021
May Election polling cards will start arriving through Orkney letterboxes next week
Polling cards will be arriving through Orkney letterboxes next week from around Thursday 18 March for all those eligible to vote at the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election on 6 May – and you…
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12 March 2021
A feast for St Patrick’s Day on the menu in Orkney’s schools!
There will be a feast fit for Saint Patrick himself on the menu throughout schools in Orkney on Wednesday 17 March – St Patrick’s Day.
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11 March 2021
Opening with care – supporting meaningful contact in care homes
The Scottish Government has published new guidance which supports “meaningful contact” to resume between care home residents and their loved ones from this month, March 2021.
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11 March 2021
Loved ones will hug once again thanks to latest guidance in care homes
The Council’s care home staff have been working hard to ensure the latest guidance is met to allow loved ones to have an enhanced level of contact from this month.
