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Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as a case of wild bird flu was confirmed in South Ronaldsay by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on Wednesday 5 February. 

A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Orkney Theatre, KGS.

Councillors have agreed a policy on how composite classes are made up in primary schools where more than one age group needs to be put together. 

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.