An overview of resurfacing works from Monday 7 February - and a peedie look ahead.

Works in Graham Place, Stromness are now complete so vehiclular access will be available by the end of today ??

This means work has started in Dundas Street and are planned to last for around about two weeks, meaning there’s still no through route for traffic in this area.

P1 Bothy youngsters at Papdale Primary School, pictured, are benefiting from a new set of phonics-based reading books generous donation of £6k from Cooke Aquaculture Scotland.

Orkney Islands Council’s Leader, Councillor James Stockan, has welcomed news that the UK Government will be actively considering the establishment of an Islands Forum as part of their Levelling Up project.

Parents at Dounby School are being asked if they can step up their “invaluable efforts” even further in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Head Teacher, Islean Gibson, has already commended families for their ongoing support in the face of staffing challenges and the partial closure of the school earlier this week – and now she is appealing for parents to consider if they can take further steps given a rising number of cases within the school.