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A powerful message will be driven home to local people next week as the Safe Drive, Stay Alive event comes to Orkney.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has begun a public consultation on proposals for councillor numbers and ward boundaries in Orkney Islands Council area.

Setting the bar high for sport across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands will be focus of a special event in Orkney later this month, as work starts in earnest to prepare for the International Island Games to be staged in the county in 2023.

Inspectors from Education Scotland have described Sanday Community School as 'the heart, soul and future' of the island community in a recent inspection report.

Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public about the dangers of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters.

Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders they have the chance to take part in a county-wide energy efficiency survey.

Scotland's first Arctic Policy Framework will be launched in Orkney, a move welcomed by the Islands Council.

An underwater inspection of the pilot vessel Scapa Pathfinder is to be carried out into a possible technical issue.

A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople is now open for applications - for the sixth year in a row.

Orkney Islands Council is to seek views on potential changes to its policy on letting homes.