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25 February 2021
Secondary pupils praised for COVID home testing uptake
Head Teachers at Orkney’s secondary schools have praised the uptake rate among pupils and staff voluntarily taking COVID19 tests.
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25 February 2021
Pupils’ help Head Teacher realise Blue Peter childhood ambition
One of Orkney’s Head Teachers was far from blue when she realised the efforts two of her pupils had gone to recently!
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24 February 2021
Extra funding for road and paths agreed
A fund for road and path repairs and improvements across Orkney is being recommended by Councillors.
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24 February 2021
XpoNorth provides support for Orkney’s cultural economy
Orkney’s busy festival programme and visitor attractions draw many to the islands every year. With travel currently restricted, XpoNorth recognises the importance of providing support to Orkney’s…
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24 February 2021
Orkney artists benefit from Visual Arts and Craft Maker’s Awards
Eight artists based in Orkney have benefited from bursaries totalling £5,750 in the latest round of Visual Arts and Craft Maker’s Awards (VACMA) 2021-2022.
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23 February 2021
Budget for year ahead discussed by councillors
Elected Members have recommended Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
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22 February 2021
Some delighted peedie ones returning to school
Good luck to all the children who are back into nursery and schools today, 22 February, as part of the Scottish Government’s phased return.We have a few delighted little faces to share here – Hollie,…
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22 February 2021
Would you like to vote by post this May?
Orkney Islands Council’s Elections team is reminding people of the option to vote by post at the upcoming Scottish Parliament election in May.
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19 February 2021
National Clinical Director writes to families outlining the reasons behind the phased reopening of schools
Scotland’s National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch, has written to parents and carers of nursery and primary age children explaining the reasons behind the decision for younger children to…
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19 February 2021
Good show of “camaraderie” among Orkney’s residential social care staff during wintry spell
Tributes have been paid to Orkney’s residential social care staff for the spirit of camaraderie shown during the recent wintry blast that badly affected parts of the county.
