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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.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak on 14th October 1939, a special display of objects from the ship and her crew is on show at Orkney Museum in Kirkwall.

Two community projects have secured funding from the Council's Community Development Fund (CDF), following a meeting of the CDF sub-committee this week.

The Red Ensign flag is flying this Tuesday 3 September over the Town Hall in Kirkwall as Orkney joins UK-wide events in recognition of the nation's merchant seafarers.

A turf cutting ceremony has taken place at Lyness, marking the start of work to restore and improve the Scapa Flow Museum.

Orkney's new pilot vessel has arrived at Scapa after a long sea journey from Spain.

The Council is reminding folk that the second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway next week (week beginning 2 September).