With Phase 1 road resurfacing works at Ferry Road roundabout in Stromnessprogressing well, work will switch over to Phase 2 at some point in the morning tomorrow, Thursday 17 March - with a four mile diversion for some drivers.

Orkney Islands Council is advising of road works underway in the county or due to start shortly, and the impacts on public bus services - including works recently started at Ferry Road roundabout in Stromness which involves a 4 mile diversion in Phase 2.

Cattle farmers in the county are celebrating the news that their herds have been declared free of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).

The office of Scotland’s Chief Vet, Sheila Voas, has confirmed that Government records show the last Orkney animal infected with BVD, was removed on

4 March 2020 – resulting in Orkney being clear of BVD for two years.

The lead up to the 2022 Local Government elections picks up pace this week with the publication of a Notice of Election and the arrival of polling cards on doormats.

Orkney Islands Council’s Interim Chief Executive, John Mundell, is urging the community to complete their census accurately to help build a reliable picture of our community’s needs.