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Orkney Islands Council has agreed to proceed with plans to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall in order to clear the site for potential development.

Passengers from one of Europe's most prestigious cruise lines have rated Kirkwall as their top Northern Europe and Scandinavian European cruise destination.

A public consultation drop-in session is due to be held in Hoy early in the new year to update the community on plans for a wind farm on the island.

Council Convener Harvey Johnston visited the Royal Mail’s Kirkwall delivery office today to see first-hand the Christmas post operation and pass on Season’s Greetings to the hardworking staff.

Applications are invited to the Community Transport Grant Scheme for 2019/2020.

Feedback is invited to help update the strategy which guides the way Orkney Islands Council procures work, goods and services.

Under the draft settlement announced by the Scottish Government, the main funding Orkney Islands Council receives to run services would be £74.592 million for 2019-2020.

Repaving and street improvement works are due to get underway in the centre of Kirkwall in the new year.

Orkney Islands Council is to press for additional funding for the county’s internal ferry service.

A scheme which has helped eight local athletes with travel costs will open to applications again in the new year.