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The Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum at Lyness will close at the end of the month ahead of a major renovation project.

Results for the recent Community Council elections in Orkney have been published by Orkney Islands Council.

The Leader of Orkney Islands Council, James Stockan, has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to include the Northern and Western Isles in a multi-million pounds support scheme for renewable energy.

Work starts later this week to refresh the runways at Sanday and Westray – using recycled road surface material.

Work has begun on a replacement for St Peter's House, with a ceremonial turf cutting taking place.

Tribute has been paid to Chief Executive Alistair Buchan’s 25 years of service with Orkney Islands Council.

A film aimed at encouraging people to consider homecare as a career is being launched by Orkney Islands Council.

Voters in eight community council areas in Orkney are reminded the cut-off date for returning their ballot papers to Orkney Islands Council is this Thursday, 12 October, at 17:00.

Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on its draft Sustainable Procurement Policy, which looks at how the Council buys goods and services in a way that benefits the local community.

Pupils from Kirkwall Grammar School had the chance this week to try their hand traditional building skills, with help from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative (KTHI).