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Orkney Islands Council is thanking residents for the show of support and cooperation in last week’s wintry blast and issuing advice for those whose household waste and recycling collections were affected.

Orkney Islands Council interim Chief Executive John Mundell and Chair of the Development and infrastructure Committee Councillor Graham Sinclair - joint statement of thanks.

Orkney’s home carers went to amazing efforts over the weekend to ensure visits to some of our most vulnerable folk continued.

The Convener of Orkney Islands Council has issued a plea for families to consider making the outer isles their home when planning a move.

The whiteout is rapidly being replaced by the more familiar green in many areas across Orkney as the thaw continues.

Orkney Islands Council is thanking the local community for the patience and support shown to the authority’s Roads team – and to each other – over the recent severe wintry weather, but is warning challenging road conditions remain.

A large section of the main Kirkwall to Stromness road has been closed due to treacherous conditions.

Police Scotland and Orkney Islands Council are urging people not to venture out on the county’s roads unless their journey is absolutely essential.

All priority one and two routes have been boarded/ploughed and treated at least once this morning by our gritter teams.