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For 30 years, Coreen Daley has donned her “peeny” and helped keep the pupils and staff at Kirkwall Grammar School well fed. 

The Friends of Happy Valley are advising the site will be closed this Tuesday and Wednesday for works.

With more leisure, visitor, farm and construction traffic on the roads this time of year, the Road Safety Forum is reminding motorists to allow more time for their journeys.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, community events, or cruise - for the week starting Monday 20 May 2024.

Bringing a wealth of worldwide coach development knowledge and expertise to coaching in Orkney is Hall of Fame Sports Award winner and Island Games Ambassador, Linda Low. 

“Hit Me With Your Best Shot!” is the ask from Orkney Harbours with the return of their Doon the Coast photography competition in 2024. 

Council Leader Heather Woodbridge has described the fourth Islands Forum meeting as “incredibly valuable” in terms of engaging with the UK Government and other island leaders. 

A reshaped and streamlined online booking system is available for Council sports facilities. 

Robert Brown’s life had taken a turn for the worse – and he knew he had to do something to get back on the right path. He just wasn’t sure how.