Permission has been granted for a 47m high wind turbine at Herston, South Ronaldsay, despite objections from people living in the area.

The OIC Planning and Protective Services Committee, which met today, Wednesday, approved the application by Andrew Cromarty of Hools, South Ronaldsay, to site the turbine on land near Herston Head.

Many of the [...]

A further underwater survey of the NorthLink freight vessel Helliar has confirmed that the rope, which snagged the vessel’s port propeller at the weekend has also damaged the propeller stern tube and that a repair can be carried out only when she is placed in dry-dock.

As such, the vessel was due to sail for [...]

At about 8pm on Tuesday, an incident occurred on the B9055 Ring of Brodgar public road in Stenness.

The driver of a dark green car carried out an allegedly dangerous manoeuvre when overtaking a green Volkswagen Beetle car.

Police would like to hear from the driver of the dark green car and the driver of a [...]

Police officers in Orkney will be targeting speeders today, Wednesday, as part of a day-long campaign across the Highlands and Islands.

The day of action is part of the force’s ongoing commitment to the improvement of safety on Highlands and Islands roads.

A Northern Constabulary spokesman said: “Speeding is one of the main causal factors [...]

A man who admitted two counts of assault has had his sentence deferred for the preparation of reports.

Appearing from custody on Monday, Shaun Geddes, 35, c/o Jewadale, Finstown, admitted assaulting a woman and a man at an address in Kirkwall on Saturday evening.

Geddes was released on bail, with the special condition that he [...]

Rousay astronomer has brought forward the latest Sky Notes feature because there is a lot happening over the next few weeks, in terms of planets, not to mention a comet or two, faint though they may be in comparison.

A Parade of Bright Planets in the late Winter Sky can be found here.

Orkney Youth Music Forum is holding an open meeting tomorrow, Sunday, February 19.

Everyone involved with or having an interest in musical activities for young people is invited to attend.

Glenys Hughes, chairwoman of OYMF said: “A wealth of musical activities of all genres is available to young people in Orkney. I hope that OYMF can continue [...]