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Orkney Islands Council is advising motorists that black ice alerts remain in place for the rest of today (Thursday 3 December) and into the small hours of tonight.

The Council is warning motorists of the risk of black ice on roads in the first icy blast of the season - and offering some advice for drivers.

Orkney is once again leading the drive to net zero and supporting UK government plans for a green industrial revolution with the launch of new green energy services.

The recycling centre at Cursiter Quarry will re-open on Tuesday 8 December.

Local management of the seas around Orkney moved a step closer this week – with the delegation of regional marine planning functions to Orkney Islands Council by Scottish Ministers today.

A special festive gift for the Orkney community has arrived in the county in the form of a live Christmas tree from the county of Vestland in Norway.

Here’s an update on recycling collection arrangements for the week ahead – from Monday 30 November.

Pupils across Orkney will be enjoying lamb this St Andrews Day for their school meals after a kind donation from the Orkney Auction Mart.

The first Orkney Community Halls Training Event to be held online due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions has been hailed a success.

Letters are being sent to all Orkney Islands Council’s council house tenants seeking views on a proposed rent increase for 2021-2022.