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The 20th anniversary of Smiddybrae House is fast approaching and staff are holding an event to gather ideas from the community as to how best to mark the occasion.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Former Wolstenholme's Store.

The hidden meanings behind some of Orkney’s iconic grave markers are the subject of the Orkney Museum’s first exhibition of 2025. 

Orkney Transport has been awarded the contract to continue running the cruise shuttle bus service locally. 

Tenants using the Council’s sheltered housing service at Lambaness and Rae’s Close have praised a “dedicated” staff team who support them, according to the Care Inspectorate. 

Performance athletes in Orkney can apply for help towards travelling to training and competitions in 2025-26 with the county’s Athlete Travel Award Scheme open for applications from Monday 3 February. 

The ‘ultimate goal’ of a senior rugby cap for Scotland is within ‘touchline’ distance for Cailynn Williamson who has secured a place in the nation’s U18 Caledonia squad. 

Following a successful competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the island's authorities. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Norman Rendall for Orkney Theatre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lindsay Hall for Gable End Theatre.