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Orkney Islands Council is reminding passengers of how the hail & ride system operates across all local bus services, following recent queries from the public.

Orkney Islands Council is marking the retirement of Anita Park, who stepped down as Centre Supervisor last week after 36 years of dedicated service at Stromness Community Centre. 

An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency.

An election is to be held for 7 members to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region.

Following a successful nine-month trial funded by the Scottish Government on Orkney Ferries’ Northern Isles routes, satellite internet has been permanently rolled out across its fleet this year, improving internet access and reliability for all users and crew.

The Strynd Nursery in Kirkwall is set to relocate to the brand-new nursery facility in the town.

There were smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 5th Parasport Festival last week. 

Due to vehicle issues, there will be no recycling collection on Shapinsay tomorrow (Wednesday 11 March).

A pair of third year students from KGS have secured a grant of £3,000 for The Peedie Retreat through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). This marks the 10th year KGS has participated, meaning a total of £30,000 has been raised.