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For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track. 

A roadshow offering support and information for people on the ‘switch-off' of analogue phone lines is coming to Orkney this week.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from the Orkney District Association of Young Farmers Clubs for Harray Community Centre, Harray.

Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”. 

Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking for a bit of company, crafting, a cuppa and free food! 

With an Amber weather warning issued by the MET Office for Orkney for very high winds tomorrow (Friday 24 January) and into Saturday, the Council is expecting significant disruption across our services.

Orkney squash player Finlay Scott served up a game to remember at the weekend – reaching the final of the under 23 Scottish nationals. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 27 January 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Adam Baird for Westray Community Room, Pierowall, Westray.

Loganair Ltd. has been awarded the contract to operate Orkney’s inter-island air service for the next four years from April 2025, following a competitive tendering process.