Orkney2 days agoNo indication when Orkney council chief on 'special leave' will returnThe council has refused to comment on what has led to Oliver Reid's absence from work 2 days ago8 days agoBoat in £15m Orkney electric ferry trial to return to BelfastThe craft requires a software upgrade and some modifications before resuming sea trials. 8 days ago20 May 2026New sleeping pods on overnight ferries welcomedThe new service between Aberdeen, Orkney and Shetland aims to give more passengers a good night's sleep.20 May 202614 May 2026Invasive stoats spread to Orkney's outer islesIt was pictured on a camera set up in Rousay - swimming distance from Orkney's Mainland. 14 May 202611 May 2026Body found in water confirmed as missing Orkney monkA search was launched for Justin Evans after he disappeared from the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay.11 May 20268 May 2026Lib Dems lose stronghold Shetland seat to SNPThe SNP's Hannah Goodlad triumphs over Lib Dem candidate Emma Macdonald.8 May 20266 May 2026Body found close to island where monk went missingA search was launched for Justin Evans, 24, after he disappeared from the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay last month.6 May 202621 Apr 2026Restoration project to release millions of oysters in OrkneyThe aim is to restore populations which used to be common before they were overfished.21 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Internet access restored after Orkney broadband cable repairsHundreds of people in areas such as Sanday, Stronsay and Westray had been affected.20 Apr 2026...
