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Familiar face takes up the helm at Sanday School
Sanday Community School has welcomed a familiar face to the post of Head Teacher - for Mrs Kristen Muir has spent her entire teaching career of almost 27 years at the North Isles school!
26 April 2024
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International Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health.
26 April 2024
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Second round of supremos headed for VIP Awards finals
A second swathe of staff nominated by colleagues and customers and shortlisted by a panel for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
25 April 2024
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Brodgar Road roadworks - advice for bus passengers and motorists
A reminder of diversions and changes to bus services to Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Standing STones of Stenness due to bridge repairs on Brodgar Road starting Wednesday 24 April.
23 April 2024
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Inspectors praise “highly effective practice” within Orkney CLD Partnership
"Highly effective practice” within the Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership has been found by HM Inspectors during a recent progress visit.
23 April 2024
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Professor Mary Beard to Open Ness of Brodgar Exhibition
This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month
23 April 2024
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Farm and croft diversification - growing your opportunities
Are you looking to grow and diversify your farm or croft business in Orkney?
22 April 2024
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KGS Anti-Racism Group reach out to local businesses for support
A group of students from Kirkwall Grammar School are appealing to local businesses for support in the latest chapter of their antiracism campaign.
22 April 2024
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Ewan’s all smiles as he completes the London marathon
There was smiles all round for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy at both the starting and finishing lines of Sunday’s London marathon!
22 April 2024
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Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles”
Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles” – Westray – is a very special community and the Council is seeking an equally special person to lead the island’s school.
19 April 2024