Orkney Fair Trade Group is planning a year of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Fairtrade Mark. This well-known branding gives consumers certainty that the goods they buy […]
“From the start, I thought it a very good way of getting people out”
“From the start, I thought it a very good way of getting people out; to enjoy some company and talk about memories of their time in the forces. I highly recommend it; it’s very sociable and there will always be somebody who can point you in the right direction if you need help with anything”
A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.
On Wednesday, strong winds will cause some coastal surge and large waves. Spray and Wave overtopping is likely along coastlines exposed to the west and south west, the highest risk is at […]
“Significant gap between” OIC’s Plans & Ability to Deliver Them
A new independent report from the Accounts Commission has said that Orkney Islands Council (OIC) delivers high quality services, valued by local communities, however, the council must shift its focus to the […]
Scotland “penalised by a complex and unfair charging system” – calls to scrap electricity standing charges
“Too many households across Orkney and Shetland are heavily rationing their electricity usage this winter, with the UK Government having failed to repeat the £400 of support that was paid last year.” – Robert Leslie, SNP GE candidate Orkney & Shetland
Scotland: A Powerhouse of Renewable Energy
113% of Scotland’s gross electricity consumption in 2022 – the latest figures published – was generated from renewable sources, an increase of 26% compared to 2021. Energy Secretary in the Scottish Government […]
200 Years of the RNLI
In 1824 the RNLI, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, was founded and as this is their 200th anniversary events will be taking place to celebrate and recognise the amazing work this voluntary organisation […]
Orkney Norway Friendship Association AGM
ORKNEY NORWAY FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION, ONFA, will hold its AGM in St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall at 7.30 on Monday 29 th January 2024. Tea, Coffee & biscuits along with a raffle will follow. […]
Orkney #Gaza Vigil Saturday 27th Jan
Islanders have pledged to continue meeting on Saturdays on the steps of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, 1 to 2pm, until there is an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The International Court of Justice […]
VAO Cash First Funding Success
Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) has been awarded funding from The Scottish Government as part of a Cash First Fund. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the need for emergency food parcels […]