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Celebrating women and young girls in sport month – Taylah Paterson
Orkney midwife Taylah Paterson is challenging the stereotypical beliefs held by some over women in sport whilst continuing to deliver as an athlete on the track.
27 March 2024
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Pedestrian works due to get underway in Stromness
Works to improve pedestrian safety in Stromness are due to get underway this week.
27 March 2024
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Firth Primary is the first in Orkney to be named a “Reading School”
Firth Primary has become the first school in Orkney to be given the prestigious Reading School accreditation by the Scottish Book Trust.
26 March 2024
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Light up a young person's Prom night - with the gift of pre-loved formal wear!
Do you have formal wear cluttering your closet? Be a fairy godmother and donate to the 2024 Prom Pop Up Appeal to help make every young person's Prom a night of magic and sparkle!
26 March 2024
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Travel Centre to reopen
The Kirkwall Travel Centre will reopen to the public on Friday afternoons from this week.
The centre will now be staffed from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and from 1:30pm to 5:00pm on a Friday.
25 March 2024
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Warmworks to continue home energy efficiency improvements for fifth year
Orkney Islands Council has extended its partnership with Warmworks for a fifth year, helping local households to benefit from a Scottish Government scheme supporting improvements in home energy efficiency.
25 March 2024
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Aurrida’s call for help to “grow” funds for a polytunnel are answered
The community spirit in Orkney has been praised by those behind a fundraising effort for a polytunnel at Aurrida House in Kirkwall.
25 March 2024
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Bus changes coming from 1 April
Orkney's public bus timetables change on 1 April, with some new improved services and timing changes, and amended Stands at the Kirkwall Travel Centre for passengers to note.
25 March 2024
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Waste and recycling arrangements for upcoming Easter break
Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements over the upcoming Easter break.
25 March 2024
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Orkney’s 2024 Easter Holiday Programme launches
A fun packed Easter programme of activities for the Spring holidays has been launched – and even better, some of them are free!
25 March 2024