Orkney3 days agoFrom New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the worldDutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.3 days ago3 days agoOrkney council tax to rise by 6% and World Cup holiday rejectedCouncillors backed the increase and also agreed the public holiday should not be given to staff due to costs.3 days ago5 Mar 2026Orkney pubs to get extended World Cup opening timesThe extension was approved for businesses with TV sport already in their operating plan.5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Aberdeen council tax to go up by 6.8%A proposed increase of 8.13% had initially been put forward by the city's local authority.4 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Orkney council staff set to not get World Cup holidayThe estimated additional cost to the council is put at between £100,000 and £120,000.4 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Horses and deaf dog saved as fire ripped through Orkney barnSarah Reid managed to get all her animals to safety with help from a worker and firefighters.25 Feb 202618 Feb 2026'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beachOne litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.18 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Islands Forum scrapped after meeting just four timesThe forum was set up in 2022 to help island local authorities to find solutions to common issues.16 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Lord Wallace remembered at funeral for 'integrity, sincerity and humility' The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, who was Scotland's first deputy first minister, died last month at the age 71.10 Feb 2026...
