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A number of young trees within Muddiesdale Park in Kirkwall have been deliberately damaged. 

Kirkwall Police are appealing for information after the toilets within St Magnus Lane were vandalised over the weekend. 

The special “blue boss” apron was handed over to Kirkwall Grammar School’s new cook supervisor Corinne MacGregor this week from a retiring Coreen Daley. 

The South Isles are to benefit from an additional passenger ferry service over the summer months from Stromness to meet increased demand. 

A free car seat safety clinic is coming to Orkney in July, aimed at helping protect your precious peedie cargo while out and about in a vehicle. 

Repairs are due to be carried out to the Hatston slipway in Kirkwall to ensure its long-term future and continued use by folk in the county. 

Tim Ross is returning to Papay School as Headteacher from the start of next term. 

Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers and public bus passengers to check if the annual surface dressing road works and associated road closures will affect their travel plans, as the programme gets underway from Monday (1 July).  

A summing up of closures and delays due to roadworks, events or cruise visits – for the week starting Monday 1 July 2024. 

Camaraderie and a shared passion for community were front and centre on Friday at the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards, where the 2023-24 winners were announced.