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Stromness flagstone works update – Friday 19 November
An update on progress and road closures in central Stromness as flagstone repairs are carried out.
19 November 2021
Roadworks update as at 19 November - and bus services impacted
A further update on the Council’s roadworks programme that will take us up to the festive holiday period – that’s right folks, it’s just five weeks until Christmas Eve!
19 November 2021
KGS vs Albyn School
The KGS under 14 football team got their 2021/22 Scottish Schools' Football Association Shield campaign underway with a stunning victory in Aberdeen against Albyn School.
18 November 2021
“Behind the Headlines” – COVID situation among schools
OIC and NHS Orkney explain some of the reasoning behind why a school remains open and how and when a decision is made on whether to close in full or partially.
17 November 2021
COVID spread in schools appears to be stabilising
The COVID-19 situation within schools in Orkney would appear to have stabilised at present.
Out of 441 pupils there were 303 pupils at Papdale Primary School on Monday for the school’s full reopening. This means 138 pupils remain at home for various reasons – some COVID-related, other sickness and 29 families have opted to keep their children off school due to concerns over the virus.
15 November 2021
