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Orkney’s local emergency coordination group, OLECG, is urging residents to do an ‘hour of power’ for winter preparations when clocks go back.

Unfortunately, due to the weather, there will be no refuse collection on Hoy tomorrow.

Please be aware that the X10 public service bus will depart at the earlier time of 6:45pm from the Kirkwall Hotel

Batten down the hatches and tie down the trampolines folks!

The Learning Link are running a free 'Get More for Your Money' programme, Mondays from October 30th to December 4th, 10 - 11:30 am

With the windy season getting underway, Orkney Islands Council and local emergency services partners are reminding drivers in the county how they can keep informed about conditions at the Churchill Barriers.

Kirkwall’s coastal flood protection barriers are being deployed today as a precautionary measure following the Flood Warning issued by SEPA, and as part of routine winter preparations.

Former Deputy Leader praises his colleagues for being recognised for their ambitions for Orkney

A summing up of road delays and closures underway or soon to start in the county due to works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 16 October 2023.

Glaitness Primary School is tackling racism on multiple fronts with help from the KGS Anti Racism group, whose recent work includes securing education resources for the Orkney community.