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Orkney Islands Council’s waste and recycling centres will open from 8am to 3:45pm from 1 May, for a trial period this summer. 

An update of road closures and delays due to roadworks, events and cruise in the county:

A £1million package of investment is set to benefit sport in Orkney. The investment will allow for a significant improvement in a range of Orkney’s sports facilities and provide better opportunities for sport on the islands for many years to come. 

Orkney’s Erin Scott has scored her first national cap playing netball for Scotland in a clash with Wales – which saw the Scottish side come out on top. 

Sanday Community School has welcomed a familiar face to the post of Head Teacher - for Mrs Kristen Muir has spent her entire teaching career of almost 27 years at the North Isles school! 

Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health. 

A second swathe of staff nominated by colleagues and customers and shortlisted by a panel for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the building of two properties.

A reminder of diversions and changes to bus services to Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Standing STones of Stenness due to bridge repairs on Brodgar Road starting Wednesday 24 April.

"Highly effective practice” within the Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership has been found by HM Inspectors during a recent progress visit.