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It was with mixed emotions that Pat Firth hung up her apron at Papdale Primary on Wednesday afternoon – after 31 years as a kitchen assistant at the school. 

Work to redevelop the much loved Iron Age, Pictish and Viking galleries at The Orkney Museum gets underway soon - meaning several galleries will close while display cases and precious artefacts are carefully moved.

The Kirkwall and St Ola War Memorial has received a plaudit from the Royal British Legion Scotland Highlands and Islands area for the second year running. 

A number of drop-in events are being held across Orkney this week for folk to find out a bit more about the Scottish Government’s R100 initiative and the opportunities it brings for accessing faster broadband.  

Children learn in a “nurturing environment with positive relationships evident” at North Ronaldsay Community School, Education Scotland inspectors have found. 

Leading on sports development at Orkney Islands Council is North o’ the Galt’s Elaine Harcus, who always knew she wanted to pursue a career in sport. 

If you have received a reminder letter from the Electoral Registration Office in the last few days, then you need to act. 

Pedalling her way to success is Orkney’s Helga Flett, who has recently become a ‘Breeze Ride Leader’ and now arranges and leads free, inclusive bike rides for women of all abilities around the county. 

A 50-year friendship borne out of a love of art sees a special reunion taking place with a new joint exhibition at the Orkney Museum. 

An Orkney kayaker is one of 11 “inspirational” girls from across Scotland chosen for a special Paddle Scotland’s “Fit for Girls” programme.