The 3km protection zone around the avian flu infected premises in Firth has been lifted as of 27 November, Scottish Ministers have confirmed.

This follows the completion of preliminary cleansing and disinfection, and mandatory surveillance requirements. The 10km surveillance zone in the same area remains in place.

Further information can be found in this Declaration

A number of sports clubs in Orkney have launched a county-wide appeal for volunteers to help bolster numbers and secure their future.

Those already helping out are warning that depleted numbers may see some clubs have to reduce what they can offer. 

At a recent Community Sports Hub meeting of sports clubs, members stressed that the lack of volunteers is becoming unviable.

Three wooded areas managed by the Council will be undergoing specialist maintenance works soon to ensure they continue to thrive and are a safe space for people to enjoy.

Voting is open to select a second Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) candidate to represent Orkney.

From 5 December 2022, public bus service 7 (Birsay via Dounby) will depart ten minutes earlier from Kirkwall in the evenings, with a new departure time from the Kirkwall Travel Centre of 5:32pm. (5.28pm from the Balfour Hospital)