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Orkney Islands Council has given its backing to a raft of new measures to better support foster carers to allow them to best meet the needs of children in their care. 

“You can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone” - is an ethos the Walker family in Orkney live by, and which saw them become foster carers to children and young people in the county. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Sanday Community Association for Sanday Community Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received seven applications for occasional licences from Iain Lair for Orkney Auction Mart.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Cromarty Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gary Sinclair for Harray Community Centre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from North Ronaldsay Community Association for North Ronaldsay Community Centre.

The Orkney public is warmly invited to help celebrate twenty years since the opening of Smiddybrae House care home in Dounby, at a special event on Saturday 14 June. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 16 June 2025. 

With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit. 

A special tartan has been designed to commemorate the Games.