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Drivers urged to take extra care as pupils return to school
With the return to schools across Orkney this week, Orkney Islands Council and the Police are reminding drivers to take extra care when in the vicinity of schools.
22 August 2023
Embrace an active school run: Adele's story
“We recently made the decision to switch from two petrol cars to an electric vehicle, which we use for longer trips, along with upgrading our bikes which has enabled us as a family to cycle for a lot of our day-to-day journeys.
22 August 2023
Pitches reopen after facelift
The synthetic pitches at Kirkwall Grammar School, Picky and Stromness have reopened after being given a new lease of life.
22 August 2023
Council activates national scheme to ensure Papay doesn’t run dry
A large consignment of bottled water will be shipped to Papay this week after the Council activated a national Scottish Government scheme run by Scottish Water.
22 August 2023
Council’s very own “Iron Man” takes on marathon challenge for cancer charity!
James Green will forever now be known affectionately as the council’s very own “Iron Man”!
22 August 2023