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23 August 2024
“Driving Change – a Tour to Reduce Gambling Harm” is coming to Orkney
Free drop-in events are being held in Orkney to highlight the support available in Scotland around gambling harm.
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22 August 2024
Culture Fund a catalyst for connection with heritage
The Council’s Culture Fund has been described as a catalyst for connection – between young people, their peers and their heritage - by The Connect Project run through VAO. Young people came away from…
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21 August 2024
Flood update as at 12:15PM on Wednesday 21 August
There are currently six flood warnings in place for Orkney, issued by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency).
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20 August 2024
Beuy Beuy! Stromness Primary to welcome P1 class of all boys
What are Little Boys Made Of? asks the age-old nursery rhyme – well the teaching staff at Stromness Primary School are about to find out as they welcome a P1 class of 18 boys!
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15 August 2024
Ready to offer a warm welcome - employability programme supports booming Orkney hospitality sector
Orkney’s hospitality businesses welcomed a new crop of workers willing and able to offer a warm welcome this tourist period - thanks to special behind-the- scenes work by employers, educators and…
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12 August 2024
Tenant participation survey seeks to gather views on engagement
Tenants, applicants for council housing and other housing stakeholders are being asked to help feedback on the Council’s current approach to tenant participation and engagement.
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7 August 2024
Roads update for period 8 August to 18 August 2024
First a reminder of road closures, delays, parking restrictions and bus service changes in connection with the Dounby and County shows (on Thursday 8 August and Saturday 10 August respectively) and…
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6 August 2024
Solid foundation at OIC helps pave the way for Jay within construction industry
Joining the Council as a summer student often leads to exciting employment opportunities in Orkney and further afield.
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6 August 2024
2024 SQA Exam results published
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 6 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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6 August 2024
Access to Orkney’s rich heritage easier than ever as Museum and Archive Services launch online catalogue
Access to Orkney’s rich heritage easier than ever as Museum and Archive Services launch online catalogue
