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Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.

Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.

Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 2) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies kickstarting the festive season

The Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) is hosting joint open days in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides to engage local communities and businesses.

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 near Finstown.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 20 November 2023.

Orkney Islands Council has marked a momentous occasion as Papay community stalwart, Neil Rendall, hangs up his airfield attendant high-vis for the last time after 50 years safely guiding flights in and out of Papay. 

Music and movement have been taking centre stage at Smiddybrae House!

This week's waste collection for Hoy - cancelled due to impacts of high winds on the ferry service - has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday 24 November.

Orkney Islands Council’s Playpark Renewal Fund has reopened for applications from communities striving to improve their playpark areas, offering support of up to 50% of project costs - up to a maximum grant of £25,000 per project.