Enterprising efforts in Orkney have made the shortlist of the British Business Awards 2026. Kirkwall businessman Neil Stevenson has been recognised in the Entrepreneur of the Year category, while ...

Police are urging residents to be vigilant, after a large amount of heating oil vanished from a property in Kirkwall. It was on Monday, March 16, when the alleged theft occurred at a property near to ...

A spectacular garden in Orphir is in the running for a prestigious award voted for by you, the public. The Quoy of Houton has ...

Saturday looks to be a day for a walk doon the street with your canine best-friend, as Kirkwall BID’s Doggy Day Out returns. The event, aimed at promoting town centre businesses, looks set to be even ...

North Isles residents who have gone five days without broadband may have to wait several more for a fix. So says the latest ...

Are your looking for accommodation for 2026-27? Two-bed (en-suite) flat in Edinburgh, edge of new town, parking space, quiet neighbourhood but lots of amenities nearby. Around £1,500 pcm – available ...

An internet outage in the north isles has been labelled a “major incident” and could take some time to fix.
 A subsea cable fault, currently affecting parts of Westary, Sanday, Stronsay and near by ...

Moves are in hand to make life easier for visitors to St Magnus Cathedral to part with their hard-earned cash. While it ...

An ancient tomb in South Ronaldsay is set to enjoy its first full season after reopening under community ownership. The South ...

A stalwart of the Stromness community has retired after 36 years of service at the town’s community centre. Anita Park, who ...

Plans have been lodged to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence and clear the site for housing. The building has ...