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Ideas for highlighting Kirkwall’s heritage are being displayed to the public early next month.

A unique opportunity to research the history of Orkney’s Highland Park Distillery is on offer at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Ballot papers for elections to Orkney’s community councils are being sent out to voters next week.

Households in Orkney will now be able to recycle aerosols, kitchen foil and foil tray products as part of the fortnightly green bin collections.

Orkney Islands Council trading standards and Police Scotland have issued a warning after reports that traders visiting the area are offering machinery, tools and other goods for sale.

The contract for the construction of the replacement St Peter's House in Stromness has been awarded to local company Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd.

Two of the team involved in an independent review of Scotland’s care system have been in Orkney to learn from the experiences of local people.

Tender documents for the construction of a multi-million pound research and innovation campus in Stromness are to be published this week.

Folk living on Orkney's inner and outer isles are set to benefit from a new membership option under Orkney's ActiveLife scheme.

Orkney Islands Council has teamed up with the Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Swimming Pool to reward young people completing accredited awards through youth work in the county, including Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement.