It is with great sadness that we reflect on the tragic deaths of two young people within our community.

We're sure you will join us in saying that our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all their friends and families at this unimaginably difficult time.

The children at Burray Primary School are appealing for folk to help out in the school kitchen – “We love our school lunches, they are tasty.  Please come and work at our school.”

There’s 63 bairns at the school and Head Teacher, Catherine Mackenzie, says: “School lunches play a crucial role in ensuring that all children get to eat healthy and nutritious foods - which in turn supports their ability to learn at school.

Today (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day. Held every year,, International Workers' Memorial Day sees the trade union movement remember all workers who lost their lives to workplace illness or injury, highlighting their commitment to fighting to keep workers safe.

Here’s the latest round-up of roadworks underway or soon to start around Orkney, from Monday 1 May 2023.

Scottish Water are currently working on the A960 in Toab, vehicles will be controlled by traffic lights until the works are complete. 

The Selbro Resource Centre is reopening for Wednesday drop-in sessions from next week.

The jointly funded Council and NHS Orkney facility, based at Scotts Road, Hatston, will be open for the drop-in sessions on a Wednesday from 2pm-4pm, starting on Wednesday 3 May.

The centre is for people who have difficulties managing their daily living activities and could benefit from the use of assistive equipment to help them manage more independently