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There has been a “marked change” in the stability, learning, well-being, ethos, culture, community involvement and communication at Eday Primary School and Nursery Class, according to HM Inspectors of Education.

The follow-up inspection during May this year found a raft of improvements have been successfully introduced within the school and nursery thanks to the efforts of staff, Education officials, pupils and the wider community working together.

A previous inspection identified areas that required improvement work to be undertaken.

Here in Orkney, we have a number of social work roles within Orkney Health and Care that offer the chance to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Are you looking to fill up your days during the summer holidays - combining cooking with counting?

Orkney will be centre stage for youth voice this weekend, when 100 MSYPs and their support workers gather for the 79th Scottish Youth Parliament sitting, at Kirkwall Grammar School – in the midst of the nomination period for the next Parliament.

Following a successful short-term lets licensing information day focusing on the application process, it’s planned to hold another one!

This time we are asking folk to book a 20-minute slot beforehand so that no-one has to wait to see a Licensing Officer.

The Council’s Youth Services team and local MSYP Kaydence Drayak are urging local young people to stand up for what they believe in - by standing for election onto Scottish Youth Parliament.

A summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 26 June 2023.

A reminder of temporary road changes associated with upcoming events in the community, and impacts on public buses.

A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.

Keeping afloat an age-old maritime skill is the focus of a locally produced short film “From Boo to Starn: A boatbuilding journey with John Leslie.

The film, which documents the skills required to craft a traditional wooden boat, will be premiered by the Shapinsay Heritage Arts & Crafts (SHAC) at the Shapinsay Community Centre on Saturday 24 June at 7pm, which is open to all.