An inspirational duo reached the finishing line of an incredible cycle challenge this afternoon. Marty Flett and Keith Oddie ...

Money to buy a 122-acre plot of land in Stenness came from Orkney Islands Council’s (OIC) strategic reserve fund, the ...

People are being invited to line streets in Kirkwall today (Saturday) as the town hosts The King’s Baton Relay. The relay is a major part of the build‑up to the Commonwealth Games, carrying a message ...

Over £10,000 has been raised for a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) charity by one remarkable woman, who has completed the National ...

The team who have designed Pentland Ferries’ new office have shared more images of what the premises could look like. It was announced this week that the ferry firm has applied for planning permission ...

A walk is taking place this Sunday to raise awareness of cardiac risk, and remember a young Orcadian whose life was lost to ...

Orkney Islands Council is investigating complaints surrounding its chief executive, Oliver Reid, The Orcadian understands.

Accountability, openness, and leadership are the ethical standards that apply stringently to public office-holders under the ...

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) says it is “unable to confirm or deny” reports that its chief executive Oliver Reid has been ...

The maternity service at NHS Orkney has been praised for “compassionate care,” while some improvements have also been called for. These have been highlighted after an unannounced visit to The Balfour ...

Pentland Ferries is looking to build a new three-storey head office and waiting room in St Margaret’s Hope. A planning application has been submitted to Orkney Islands Council, which also includes a ...

There was a spectacular turnout of vehicles and machinery for the Deerness Vintage Rally on Sunday. Some participants ...