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Orkney Islands Council is advising that recycling collections could be affected by the strong winds forecast for tomorrow (Tuesday 14 March).

Young people and mental health will be the focus of a youth arts performance event at the Orkney Arts Theatre next Saturday night (Saturday 11 March).

The starting pistol for this year’s local council elections will be fired on Monday 13 March when the Notice of Election is published.

Orkney Islands Council has published its latest Annual Performance Report.

Relive the martyrdom of St Magnus this Easter on the isle of Egilsay – 900 years after the legendary event took place.

Pupils at Kirkwall Grammar School are to go on a health kick, as they take part in the school’s annual Health Week (6 – 10 March).

Orkney Islands Council is supporting a national campaign aimed at giving old mobile phones and gadgets a new lease of life.

Orkney Islands Council is getting in touch with people across the county to invite them to become part of a new public consultation group.

Comments received during the Boundary Commission for Scotland's consultation on initial proposals for UK Parliament constituencies have been published for a four-week period of public scrutiny and further feedback.

Orkney Islands Council is urging local folk to give unwanted items a second chance this spring, as part of Pass It On Week (March 11-19).