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The Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) is hosting an Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14 November at The Old Library, Kirkwall, offering businesses the chance to learn about the wide range of support available to help them recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 for 6 December 2025

Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.

Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.

An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.

A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council. 

Twelve community-led projects in Orkney have received financial support from the Orkney Fund. Just over £120k of funding was allocated to projects following a meeting of the Orkney Fund Board on 26 September 2025.

Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 29/09/2025.

The opening time on Wednesdays at the Warehouse Buildings in Stromness has changed - with the facility now opening at 10:00am instead of 9:15am.