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The community spirit in Orkney has been praised by those behind a fundraising effort for a polytunnel at Aurrida House in Kirkwall. 

Orkney's public bus timetables change on 1 April, with some new improved services and timing changes, and amended Stands at the Kirkwall Travel Centre for passengers to note.

Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements over the upcoming Easter break. 

A fun packed Easter programme of activities for the Spring holidays has been launched – and even better, some of them are free! 

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marked 200 years of lifesaving at a service of thanksgiving at St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall on Sunday (24 March).

A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 25 March 2024.

Works are due to start next week (Monday 25 March) at Rousay Pier to improve drainage at the car park. 

February 24, 2022, is a day etched on the minds of all Ukrainians – as it dawned with a barrage of Russian missiles raining down on their country. 

Wiping away the tears, Oksana Barabash – a Ukrainian refugee living in Orkney – bravely shares her story in a bid to ensure others around the world never forget the true cost of war. 

“If you asked me to describe Ukraine in one sentence, I would say that it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with incredible nature and wonderful people,” Nataliia said.