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Refurbishment works are due to get underway to further enhance our Orkney Library and Archive building in Kirkwall from 1 August.

The Council Cancer Challenge has raised over £11,000 for Cancer Research UK at the half-way point – more than double the original target - and donations continue to pour in.

Advice issued today from NatureScot is for public landings to stop on 23 Scottish islands, including islands in Orkney, to help limit the spread of avian flu and give seabirds the best possible chance to survive and recover from the current severe outbreak.

Families are being urged to take advantage of a special free drop-in clinic next Thursday where you can have an expert check your child’s car seat set-up.

A leak has been discovered in the hull of the Earl Thorfinn today Wednesday (20 July) - as a precaution the vessel is currently waiting at Westray pier while divers are arranged to take a look.

Businesses, venues and organisations in Orkney are being encouraged to check out the Scottish Government's COVID Sense Signage scheme.

OIC Kalisgarth Care Centre staff Isla Bain and Helen Bain have received another fantastic response to their Westray RNLI Scarecrow Trail.

Roll up, roll up….St Rognvald’s Peedie County Show is back this year!

The school summer holidays are well underway and we want to remind families to check whether or not they may be entitled to free school meals and the associated benefits this could bring.

A programme of improvement works across Orkney’s burial grounds has been extended by a year.