Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report 2021-2022 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas.

The Annual Report looks at how the service is performing in comparison to the previous two years and against similar local authorities – Shetland and Highland - and the Scottish average using national performance measures.

Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu in Firth over the weekend.

Updated charges are due to come into force this week (1 November) for local drivers using the Council’s Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in the county.

Hallowe’en may be fast approaching, but the news we have to share is far from ghastly….in fact it’s positively spooktacular!

We all know a healthy and filling breakfast can set you up for the day, so Orkney College UHI is now offering all its students the opportunity to boost their brainpower by starting the day with a free breakfast in the college canteen.

Orkney’s Jamie Sutherland is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.