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Orkney seeking short-term homeless housing in Shetland due to accommodation shortage

11 June 2024

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Stolen summers

22 April 2024

A group of people in formal attire sit around a U-shaped table in a wood-paneled room, conducting a meeting with some participants joining via video conference displayed on screens.

Orkney councillors back motion to look at range of options for governance

Shetland Islands Council passed a similar motion in 2020

4 July 2023

A red and white boat is docked at a waterfront in front of a row of buildings, including a prominent red warehouse, in a coastal town.

‘Status quo is failing both island groups’, SIC councillor says ahead of Orkney motion

4 July 2023

Pentland Ferries has had ‘very tentative discussions’ on Shetland link

There ‘may be options in the future’ for other vessels using a revamped Grutness pier

30 June 2023

Differing views between Shetland and Orkney councillors on valuation board coronation holiday

3 March 2023

Kirkwall to Fair Isle flights to return next year

27 October 2022

For those about to rock: local bands look forward to Orkney festival

15 August 2022

Food and drink delegation heading to Orkney

10 representatives taking part in fact-finding trip this weekend

31 March 2022

Commission welcomes progress to overcome ‘serious flaws’ at valuation joint board

22 March 2022

Army truck-turned-campervan catches the eye on visit north

15 March 2022

What next for the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board?

4 February 2022

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No lessons were learnt

24 January 2022

Touchdown! Large drone lands in Fair Isle after flying from Orkney

Watch a video of the drone’s approach and landing below

21 October 2021

Operation delays left islanders ‘frustrated and anxious’ in Aberdeen

19 August 2021

North politicians ask government to consider mass testing at entry points to isles

23 December 2020

Thousands raised for NHS, virtual debating programme, Orkney’s green success recognised

4 May 2020

The Hjaltland goes into dry dock on Monday, while the Hrossey's sailings are expected to be subject to weather disruption this week.

More ferry disruptions, decarbonising conference, baby boxes delivered, heartburn warning

17 February 2020

HIAL employs 55 air traffic controllers.

Island councils call for air traffic control plans to be halted

3 February 2020

Stromness to get a taste of SMUHA

21 October 2019

Inter-county victory for footballers

29 July 2019

Victory in junior inter-county

3 June 2019

Shetland slow off the blocks in green car race

There is only one electric vehicle for every 500 people in Shetland, while Orkney has one EV per 103 islanders.

5 April 2019

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Ewing opens national fishing talk-shop in Orkney

Quotas, discards and fleet expansion are themes

4 March 2019

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