Kirkwall9 Jan 2026Man charged over spate of Orkney break-insA jewellery shop, distillery, primary school, garden centre and council offices were hit during snowy weather.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Rare spate of Orkney break-ins likely to be linked, say policeA jewellery shop, distillery, primary school, garden centre and council offices were hit during snowy weather.8 Jan 20262 Dec 2025St Magnus Cathedral's 100-year-old organ to get £500,000 restorationThe instrument was built in 1925 by the same firm that constructed the organ in the Royal Albert Hall. 2 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'Outdated' ink and paper used to collect fingerprints in some police stationsWatchdogs have criticised the use of the method in Fort William, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guiltyA BBC documentary series sheds new light on the murder of waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1994.25 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Housing association plans 500 new homes for OrkneyThe council estimates more than 1,000 properties will be needed to meet demand over the next decade.13 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Man with 'appalling' record jailed for knife attackScott Anderson, 36, stabbed Stuart Rosie at the victim's home in Kirkwall in February last year.11 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Orkney sees tourism dip as cruise ship season endsOrkney Harbours said several factors were to blame for the drop, but it was not necessarily looking for an increase every year.10 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Man jailed for bomb threats that shut down Orkney airport The 21-year-old from Dundee made repeated calls that a plane was going to crash into the airport31 Oct 2025...
