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Going back to basics of the digital world – ABC event could open a new world online
Chrissie Matthews, of The Learning Link, Steven Gough from the Orkney Library and Archive and BT Digital Roadshow presenter, Naveed Hussain will be working together during the BT Roadshow and will be inviting those with no digital skills to sign up for the Absolute Beginners Course (ABC).
16 July 2024
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Council to continue free school meal payments over the summer holidays
The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week.
16 July 2024
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Sanday whale update
Statement from Orkney Islands Council’s Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure, Hayley Green.
16 July 2024
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Report highlights unique role of agriculture in Scottish island life
A new report produced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions.
15 July 2024
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Orkney Islands Council (Junction Road and Mounthoolie Place, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during building works on the Albert Hotel, Kirkwall.
11 July 2024
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HM Coastguard training exercise in Scapa Flow
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) emergency towing vessel (ETV), IEVOLI BLACK, has been carrying out a training exercise in Scapa Flow today (Wednesday 10 July).
10 July 2024
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UK General Election - 04 July 2024 - Orkney and Shetland Constituency Declaration of Results
An election was held on Thursday 04 July 2024 for a Member of Parliament to serve the Orkney and Shetland Constituency.
5 July 2024
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Roads update for week starting 8 July 2024
A summing up of closures and delays due to roadworks, events or cruise visits underway or soon to start in the county.
4 July 2024
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Don’t let alcohol take centre stage of your life
As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, the Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) is shining a spotlight on alcohol harm and how it impacts people, families, and wider communities.
4 July 2024