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1 February 2021
Passenger walkway update
Engineering and construction work are now complete at the Stromness Terminal Passenger Walkway.
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1 February 2021
Trust outline plans to give “treasured” play area a new lease of life
Plans to rejuvenate a “treasured” play area in Longhope moved a step forward last week.
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29 January 2021
Plea for young folk to help shape future island life
An exciting opportunity has arisen for young people in Orkney to contribute to a national challenge which could help to shape what future island life might be like for them.
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29 January 2021
VACMA grant deadline approaching
Orkney’s visual arts and craft makers community is being reminded the closing date for the current rounds of VACMA grants is 2 February.
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29 January 2021
Ancient and historic Orkney narratives explored in new exhibition
A new exhibition of paintings will open at the Orkney Museum on Tuesday 9 February. 'Echoes of Orkney' is a series of paintings by local artist Tom Nugent celebrating all aspects of Orkney.
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29 January 2021
Ministerial praise for Orkney school meals success
Orkney Islands Council’s achievement in winning a prestigious award for school meals during a pandemic should encourage other local authorities to follow our example, according to the Scottish…
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28 January 2021
Welcome for ferries funding announcement
Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the announcement of a substantial increase in Scottish Government funding for inter-island ferry services in the Northern Isles.
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27 January 2021
Poor broadband is impacting on daily home-schooling
Anna and Davie Rendall live in Toab with their two primary school age daughters Ava and Leonie. Due to illness, Anna is a stay at home parent and currently homeschooling as a result of the Covid-19…
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27 January 2021
Despair as digital divide grows
Parents in Orkney have spoken of the daily challenges of remote learning – and called on the Scottish Government to prioritise areas with the poorest coverage and deliver on their promise of…
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27 January 2021
Simple steps to keep safe - reminder from Caring for People
With new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Orkney over recent days, Orkney’s Caring for People group is reminding everyone of the measures they can take to help keep themselves and others safe.
