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Up to 360 children in Orkney will be able to benefit from 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) from this month (August), with this figure increasing to 460 following the January and April intakes

The first cruise ship to allow its double vaccinated passengers to come ashore independently is calling into Kirkwall this week.

Up to 600 passengers on board Wednesday’s cruise liner – Celebrity Silhouette – which is due to call into Kirkwall will be able to wander freely and enjoy what Orkney has to offer, whether that be the visitor sites or the local shops and businesses.

St Andrews Primary School pupil Layla Kirkness – the fourth generation and future of the Hools Shetland Pony Stud in Orkney - has been continuing her passion for ponies during the summer holidays.

Most recently, Layla, who turns 9 on 17 August – her first day back at school and into P5 – made a 1,000-mile round trip to compete for the first time at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Following the First Minister’s announcement that Scotland is moving beyond Level 0, capacity aboard Orkney Ferries’ vessels will increase from Monday August 9.

Business Gateway Orkney survey findings published online.

The Council is reminding school staff and pupils of Covid-19 measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe as they return to the classroom this month.

From archery to raft building, climbing to bushcraft, orienteering to crabbing – more than 860 children and young people in Orkney have been participating in the Orkney Outdoor Education’s new and exciting outdoor learning and activity programme over the past few months.

There are currently three Building Standards Division consultations open on the Scottish Government website which may be of interest to stakeholders of the Scottish Building Standards system.

Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and associated topics, including Ventilation, Overheating and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.

The Council’s waste team is delighted to announce a significant step forward in a “return to normality” at the county’s waste and recycling centres.

Never mind the circus coming to town – Kirkwall BID is bringing the beach to Broad Street!

The exciting Costa del Kirkwall unique summertime experience will see the car park at Broad Street transformed into a genuine seaside experience with golden sands, deck chairs and miniature crazy golf.