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From Monday 16 March, reports were received of broadband and mobile phone outages in Orkney’s North Isles affecting broadband-dependent services including digital phone lines, card-payment systems, some mobile 4G services and internet access in homes, as well as internet access and digital phones at Council sites including schools and some local GP practices.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 06/04/2026.

A new website has launched today to provide information, support and resources for adults and professionals across Orkney, complementing the existing Growing Up in Orkney website (www.growingupinorkney.co.uk), which focuses on children and young people.

On Saturday 4 April, Orkney Museum will open ‘Lines of Light, Letters of George Mackay Brown’, a new exhibition by artist Ian Charles Scott celebrating his creative relationship with the poet.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council’s operational team carry out essential road maintenance works.

The following parties and candidates have been nominated for election as Members of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between 7am and 10pm. The situation of polling stations is identical to those listed for each of the constituency contests within the Highlands and Islands Region.

Five candidates have put their names forward to stand for the Orkney Islands Constituency in the Scottish Parliament Election in May. 

Notice is hereby given by Derek Brown, Regional Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by parties and individual candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Highlands and Islands Region on Thursday 7 May 2026.

The following candidates have been nominated for election as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between 7am and 10pm.

Notice is hereby given by Oliver David Reid, Constituency Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Orkney Islands Constituency on Thursday 7 May 2026.