Partner agencies across Orkney – the Police, NHS Orkney and the Council - are appealing for folk to stay home today if at all possible.

The wintry conditions have left a number of vehicles stuck or having difficulty on various routes – they include Hobbister in Orphir, the Airport Road, Moss Road in Holm, Holm Branch and the Clay Loan, but there will be others. This, in turn poses a risk to the emergency services if called out – and it makes the job of the Council’s gritter crews more challenging.

A reminder to help shape active and green travel in the county by taking part in the Orkney Travel Matters survey.

Plans for a new electricity transmission link for Orkney have taken a huge step forward this week with industry regulator Ofgem publishing the latest of its minded-to consultations on the developments.

Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?

Orkney Islands Council is urging local people to help shape and improve active travel options in their community, by taking part in a new survey launched jointly with Sustrans and being directly delivered to households in coming days.