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26 February 2021
Consultation Event for Faray Slipway and Landing Jetty
Orkney Islands Council is holding a consultation event next week (Thursday 4 March 2021) on proposals to install a new extended slipway and landing jetty at the south end of Faray, in the North Isles.
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25 February 2021
Teddy bear hugs for the bairns at Papdale Nursery
The children of Papdale Nursery were sure of a big surprise recently with the gift of 94 knitted teddy bears!
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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.
