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Artists’ contributions are currently invited for an upcoming winter exhibition at the Orkney Museum exploring folklore, archaeology and landscape.

An Orkney-wide energy efficiency survey will drop though letter boxes over the weeks ahead.

Orkney Islands Council is calling for the Scottish Government to provide funding that would allow cheaper fares on local inter-island ferry routes.

Planning applications have been made to install 'met masts' at two of the sites being considered as part of 'Orkney's Community Wind Farm' project.

Householders who currently receive a red bag waste collection are being reminded to return survey forms to the Council.

The Scottish Government have produced a factsheet advising homeowners what they need to know about changes in legislation relating to fire and smoke alarms coming into force in February 2021.

All homes will be covered by the new standard, as we believe that all homes should be safe for occupants regardless of tenure. It will be the property owner’s responsibility to meet the new standard.

Views are being sought on a strategy for the development of hydrogen projects in the county.

Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction - with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom.

Applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.

One of the world’s newest cruise ships, SAGA's Spirit of Discovery, will visit Orkney when she calls into Kirkwall on her maiden voyage on Sunday 14 July.