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Christmas Closure – St Magnus Cafe
We are on the Christmas countdown now and wanted to give you the heads up of the closure period at the St Magnus Care in Kirkwall.
The facility will close at 15.00 on Friday 23 December, reopening at 09.30 on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
13 December 2022
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Co-op recalls Co-op Anchovies in olive oil because it contains histamine
The Council's Trading Standards team is highlighting a food recall in relation to tinned anchovies:
13 December 2022
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Grant scheme to further tackle employability barriers
An exciting opportunity has arisen thanks to the Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) delivery of a one-off grant scheme aimed at further tackling employability barriers.
The Innovation Challenge Fund of up to £2,000 is open to Third Sector organisations delivering an employability service to folk in the county.
The grants are part of Scottish Government funding in support of No One Left Behind.
12 December 2022
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Government proposes extension to Scottish short-term lets licensing scheme deadline
The Scottish Government is making plans to extend the deadline by which hosts of short-term lets in Scotland, including Orkney, need to get a licence by six months.
However, before this can happen the Government must get legislative approval for the amendment from the Scottish Parliament, with a decision expected in January 2023.
9 December 2022
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NHSO and OIC share tips to keep the mind and body healthy
In the run up to Christmas, we have some key safety messages to try and keep everyone happy and healthy over the winter months.
Today’s focus is on mental health.
Christmas can be a very lonely and difficult time for some.
9 December 2022
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£1.4 million Cost Crisis Emergency Fund launched.
Islanders most impacted by the cost of living crisis will be able to access additional help.
9 December 2022
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Road works update for week starting Monday 12 December
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting 12 December:
9 December 2022
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Wilful fire-raising charges brought in connection with Tankerness House incident
Three male youths have been charged in connection with wilful fire-raising in Orkney.
Officers were made aware of bins being set alight at Tankerness House, Broad Street, Kirkwall around 2.50pm on Sunday, 4 December, 2022.
Following enquiries, three male youths aged 13, 14 and 17 will be reported to the Children’s Reporter and Procurator Fiscal.
8 December 2022
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NHSO and OIC share tips on how to stay food and road safe
In the run up to Christmas, we have some key safety messages to try and keep everyone happy and healthy over the winter months.
Today’s focus is on road and food safety.
Whether cooking at home, or reusing leftovers, it’s important to maintain good food hygiene at Christmas by following the ‘4Cs’ of cleaning, chilling, cooking and avoiding cross contamination.
8 December 2022
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Stagecoach festive season services
Stagecoach have published their festive season bus services for the 2022-23 Christmas and New Year period:
8 December 2022
