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Local school pupils have been given an insight into careers in social care thanks to a partnership initiative between Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and St Rognvald’s House in Kirkwall.
22 May 2024
Building better support for those in our community who selflessly care for others is front and centre of Orkney’s new Carers Strategy.
22 May 2024
“All the fun of the Fair” will be hosted at Aurrida House next month (June) when staff open the doors and gardens to the public for a special “Summer Fair”.
21 May 2024
Far from the “Road to Nowhere”, the Council’s Matthew Wylie has gone from being a summer student within the roads department to a team manager – and he would encourage others to consider a career in the service.
21 May 2024
For 30 years, Coreen Daley has donned her “peeny” and helped keep the pupils and staff at Kirkwall Grammar School well fed.
20 May 2024
The Friends of Happy Valley are advising the site will be closed this Tuesday and Wednesday for works.
20 May 2024
With more leisure, visitor, farm and construction traffic on the roads this time of year, the Road Safety Forum is reminding motorists to allow more time for their journeys.
20 May 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, community events, or cruise - for the week starting Monday 20 May 2024.
17 May 2024
Bringing a wealth of worldwide coach development knowledge and expertise to coaching in Orkney is Hall of Fame Sports Award winner and Island Games Ambassador, Linda Low.
16 May 2024