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25 November 2024
Stenness School and Nursery turns another page in its reading chapter!
Stenness Nursery has been successful in winning national library funding to further open up the world of reading to its children and young people.
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25 November 2024
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
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22 November 2024
Which Christmas tree is for me?
It’s that time of year when folks are detangling their fairy lights, getting their Christmas trees down from the loft – or perhaps considering purchasing a live tree.
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22 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024
A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 25 November 2024.
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22 November 2024
West Pier in Stronsay Closed
A section of the West Pier in Stronsay – known locally as ‘the fisherman’s pier’ - will be closed from early next week following concerns raised after a recent inspection.
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21 November 2024
Theatre in Schools Scotland returns to Orkney with award-winning show
An award winning show celebrating disability and diversity has toured four schools in Orkney, in the third year of a Council partnership with Theatre in Schools Scotland - National Theatre of…
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21 November 2024
‘Growing Together’ family conference inspires new collaborations, says Convener
A family focused conference put together by the Council’s Community Learning, Development and Employability team has helped inspire possible new projects to support children, young people and those…
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21 November 2024
Polling Station Review Underway
Orkney Islands Council is currently undertaking its statutory review of polling districts and polling places in Orkney.
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20 November 2024
Festive late-night bus services
As the festive season approaches, the OIC Transportation Team and Stagecoach have pulled together a ‘handy guide’ to the late-night bus services available, for anyone out and about over the…
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18 November 2024
Step into Christmas with Orkney’s tree lighting festivities!
Join communities across Orkney in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as we confirm the festive season tree lighting ceremonies for 2024!