Orkney Islands Council is holding two online sessions next week aimed at helping local people interested in standing in the Council elections in May.

Road works will be underway next week in several locations across mainland Orkney, with some road closures and changes to bus services.

From Monday, 7 March, there will be flagstone repairs on Bridge Street and Victoria Street, in Kirkwall, being carried out by Andrew Sinclair Ltd, on behalf of Orkney Islands Council.

This will require sections of the street being closed, at certain times, when the appropriate signs are setup.

Aurrida House will be in the Blue Door next week ( Monday 7 March) raising funds for the children and young people’s comfort fund.

The fund enables the purchase of sensory toys and specialist equipment for those children and young people with additional support needs who attend at the respite care facility in Kirkwall.

In response to the community’s desire to do something to help the people of Ukraine, the Blue Door will be opening tomorrow, Sunday.

Head along to the charity on Kirkwall’s Victoria Street between 10am-5pm and all money raised will be going directly to the UNICEF Appeal working tirelessly to help and support children and their families affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.