Stromness13 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 202523 Oct 2025Lorry's load crashes onto cars and vans during ferry journeyCars and vans were badly damaged when a lorry shed its load on a ferry as it crossed the Pentland Firth.23 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Lorry's load crashes onto cars and vans during ferry journeySerco NorthLink Ferries said no-one was hurt during the crossing between Stromness and Scrabster.22 Oct 202510 Jul 2025Island Games: Everything you need to know about Orkney 2025What is the Island Games? Where is it being held? And how can I watch the sports involved? 10 Jul 202522 Jun 2025From Orkney to Amity Island: Jaws star Robert Shaw's Stromness childhoodRobert Shaw's dazzling acting career brought him fame and acclaim but Orkney claims him as its own.22 Jun 202521 Feb 2025Rapist jailed for 'life-changing' attack on womanThe 28-year-old first offender from Orkney carried out the attack in an Aberdeen hotel in 2019.21 Feb 202513 Dec 2024WW2 radiation affects Highland substation projectSSEN had been monitoring for radiation on the Orkney-Caithness subsea cable project site.13 Dec 20246 Dec 2024Dog walkers land funding for forest purchase goalIt will allow the community buyout of a large woodland area in the Scottish Borders.6 Dec 202428 Aug 2024UK's first drone mail service extended in Orkney The Orkney I-Port operation was launched by Royal Mail and drone firm Skyports last year.28 Aug 2024...