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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 3 February 2025.

Centuries-old exquisitely crafted weapons owned by Captain James Moodie – known locally for his dramatic murder in Broad Street, Kirkwall - have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his modern-day family and have arrived in the county and into the care of Orkney Islands Council’s Museums service.

“Significant” improvements have been made at pace across Orkney Adult Support and Protection thanks to a multi-agency approach by the Orkney Partnership, according to a Joint Inspection report. 

A consultation has been launched this week on a tree and woodland strategy for Orkney.  

For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track. 

A roadshow offering support and information for people on the ‘switch-off' of analogue phone lines is coming to Orkney this week.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from the Orkney District Association of Young Farmers Clubs for Harray Community Centre, Harray.

Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”. 

Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking for a bit of company, crafting, a cuppa and free food! 

With an Amber weather warning issued by the MET Office for Orkney for very high winds tomorrow (Friday 24 January) and into Saturday, the Council is expecting significant disruption across our services.