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The Orkney Partnership, the county’s community planning partnership, has released a draft vision for Orkney’s just transition to net zero and is inviting feedback from the Orkney community.  

“Ten out of ten” is what P3’s Kian says about the lunches at St Andrews Primary School! 

Everyone involved in the Council’s airfields operation to the Outer North Isles has a vital role to play in ensuring a safe and reliable service for the island communities.  

“I will do as much as I can, for as long as I can” - the positive attitude held by the Council’s Graeme Mainland who is learning to live and work with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

Graeme was only 33 when the autoimmune disease was confirmed in October 2022 – but he’s tackling the condition head on with plans to walk 50k during May to raise funds to continue vital MS research.

Orkney’s blackening season is in full swing once again. 

The banging on the side of the trucks, whistles ringing out, the distinct aroma of molasses in the air and visitors looking bewildered at the local tradition – it's all part and parcel of getting married in the county. 

An ambitious project by the Orkney Gymnastics Club (OGC) to overhaul its equipment to the tune of £156k ahead of the 2025 Islands Games in Orkney has secured the support of the islands Council. 

Four and a half months from start to finish – that's how long it took a farming couple to apply and receive a Farm Diversification Scheme grant through the Council. 

With primary school bairns out and about on some of Orkney’s roads as part of the Bikeability cycling proficiency scheme, drivers are being reminded to take extra care and to slow down. 

Ahead of the expected UK Parliament general election, Orkney and Shetland residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of photo ID.

The Council and Advocacy Orkney are pleased to announce the signing of a new agreement to ensure the provision of independent locally based advocacy services for adults from 1 May 2024.