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Drive with care as road works season ramps up
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing programme starting later in June.
29 May 2024
One year on - breaking down barriers at the Language Café
The volunteer-run Orkney-Ukraine Language Café celebrated its first-year milestone at the weekend – and those who have benefited from its existence say they are keen for the project to continue.
29 May 2024
Schools celebrate National Biscuit Day!
Today is National Biscuit Day, so if you're nuts about ginger nuts, or like to cook up a cookie – then today’s the day!
29 May 2024
Northern Isles Libraries funding boost for vision project
Orkney and Shetland Libraries are putting aside their friendly rivalry with a joint project to boost services for the visually impaired.
29 May 2024
A recipe for success for Orkney’s school catering team
Orkney’s school catering team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here (FFLSH) award for the fifth consecutive year.
29 May 2024