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14 October 2024
Consumers and businesses urged to check for recalled FGS Ingredients Ltd products
The Council’s Food Law Team is urging local businesses and householders to check their food stores for a variety of products containing undeclared peanut powder in mustard products.
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14 October 2024
Stenness achieves “Reading School” status
The Stenness Community School are proud to become the second school in Orkney to be awarded “Reading School” status by the Scottish Book Trust.
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14 October 2024
Third Orkney Careers Fair Hailed a Success
The third Orkney Careers Fair was held earlier this month at the Pickaquoy Centre and was attended by over 900 young people and adults from across the county.
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11 October 2024
Orkney Ferries introduces new booking system
A new Orkney Ferries booking system means a number of changes are in place for passengers.
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11 October 2024
Roads update for week starting 14 October 2024
A summing up of delays and closures due to road works and events - for the week starting Monday 14 October 2024:
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9 October 2024
Visitor levy web page goes live
A web page dedicated to the visitor levy is now available on the Council’s website.
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9 October 2024
Brothers mark 80 years of welcoming ‘World’s shortest flight’
Two brothers whose dedication to their island community has seen them chalk up a combined 80 years serving on the remote Papa Westray airfield – home to the world’s shortest flight - have had their…
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9 October 2024
Calling all Bingo enthusiasts! St Rognvald House staff are “asking for more” help with their fundraiser!
Get ready to “knock at the door” of the Kirkwall Royal British Legion on Friday (11 October) for a night of Bingo fun as St Rognvald House staff continue their £40k fundraiser.
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8 October 2024
Get active this autumn with the 2024 October Holiday Programme!
If you are unsure of how to occupy the days during the October school holidays, then look no further, for we have just the answer!
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4 October 2024
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week - Amy Golder
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October is firmly established as a highly recognisable campaign supported by sportscotland, Scottish governing bodies,…
