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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Pentland Ferries is looking to build a new three-storey head office and waiting room in St Margaret’s Hope. A planning ...

The desperate lack of housing is putting Orkney at severe risk of missing out on talented people and an economic boost. This ...