Island Games campaign gets under way in Jersey for Orkney’s netballers
Orkney’s netballers get their campaign under way at the 2026 Invitational Island Netball Games in Jersey today. The county’s court stars are in the Channel Island as the three-day competition begins. Orkney open against hosts Jersey at 1.30pm, followed by Ynys Môn at 2.12pm, France at 2.54pm and Guernsey at 3.36pm. They round off a […]
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More details revealed on Eday windfarm plans
The developer of a contentious windfarm in Eday says it will be a positive for “people, the climate and for the economy.” Offering land for community use is one option being considered by GreenPower, which is looking into how islanders will benefit from its proposed Neven Point Wind Farm. The Alloa-based renewable energy company provided […]
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Island project clinches £15k funding to transform neglected eyesore to inclusive green space
Land around a historic Shapinsay landmark is set to be revitalised and transformed into a community garden, after winning a national public vote. Shapinsay Development Trust has secured a £15,000 grant to transform the neglected land around its historic Gas House into a flourishing area full of colour and vibrancy. The money will be used […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Revelations from £50k bullying probe at KGS
Details of a major investigation into bullying at Kirkwall Grammar School have been shared with The Orcadian. Orkney Islands Council (OIC) paid a law firm over £50,000 to carry the probe into complaints, which span as far back as 2021. The investigation, centring on the treatment of one pupil, exposed problems with how the school […]
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120-year-old ba’ goes under the hammer
A historic ba’ has been sold at auction in Edinburgh, with a winning bid of £3,810. The trophy from the 1907 Christmas Day Youth’s Ba’ was won by Uppie Pat Gunn. His family were hoping to buy the ba’ and have it displayed in Kirkwall, but the bids went beyond their top price. Up for […]
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