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The road between Church Road and Hellihole in Stromness will be closed to traffic all day this Thursday 13 July, affecting Victoria Street, Graham Place and Dundas Street, to enable maintenance on the street in advance of Shopping Week.

Feedback is invited following a review of the Orkney’s core paths network.

The massive loss of life when a Royal Navy battleship was blown apart at Scapa Flow was remembered today (Sunday 9 July), exactly 100 years since disaster struck HMS Vanguard.

Orkney’s newly elected Councillors have started the budget planning process in preparation for considerable financial challenges in the year ahead.

Orkney Islands Council is managing its investments well, according to a recent report considered by the new Council

Orkney Islands Council has taken over ownership of a Pelamis marine energy device for a nominal sum.

Feedback will be invited from Monday (10 July) following a review of the Orkney’s core paths network.

Musicians from the Royal Marines will make a poignant return visit to Orkney this weekend, where they will play at a special concert as part of the HMS Vanguard commemorations.

Two of Orkney’s Councillors have been appointed to senior roles within CoSLA, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

A specially designed anchor has gone on display in Orkney to help mark the 20th anniversary of Aberdeen-based charity Friends of ANCHOR.