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Full steam ahead for the Nordic Sea
The Nordic Sea will make her inaugural journey on the Papay to Westray route tomorrow morning 3 December.
The training and familiarisation of the six crew – two crews of three - has concluded so the vessel will now begin in service on the North o’ the Galt route.
03 December 2021
Christmas wish for little boy bravely battling cancer
All I want for Christmas is for my family and friends to be happy and healthy.
No-one can realise the true value and meaning of those words until you are in a position whereby that is threatened.
03 December 2021
Proposed rent increase consultation begins
Letters are being sent to all Orkney Islands Council’s council house tenants seeking views on a proposed rent increase for 2022-2023.
The Council is keen to gauge people’s opinions on the proposed rise of 2.6 per cent, particularly during these ongoing additionally challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
03 December 2021
Getting to the nitty gritty of keeping our roads safe
With a grin etched across his face, Dougie Paterson tells of the satisfaction in knowing he is part of a team helping keep the county’s roads safe for others.
03 December 2021
Special greetings to you all from one of Orkney’s oldest residents
A special message for the season from one of Orkney's oldest residents.
03 December 2021