Orkney6 days agoNew powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacksFarmers say the birds have killed and injured lambs, sheep and calves, causing distress and financial losses.6 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland21 May 2025Princess Royal to open Orkney's Island GamesAbout 2,000 athletes are expected as it hosts the week-long event for the first time.21 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland19 May 2025Electric hydrofoil ferry begins trials in OrkneyIf it performs well over the coming weeks it could start carrying passengers later this summer.19 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland16 May 2025Job cuts at oil terminal 'significant' says unionAt least 29 jobs have been cut at the Flotta site - a key piece of North Sea oil infrastructure.16 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland8 May 2025AI Viking character unveiled in Orkney museumIt is part of a permanent exhibition to celebrate the role of the Vikings in the area's history.8 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland6 May 2025Three generations play in almost 100-year-old island football cup6 May 20256 May 2025Grandad, sons and grandson in island football teamThree generations of the Hourston family play in Papa Westray's first competitive football match.6 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland3 May 2025Bronze statue is exact replica of Orkney's last Great AukThe original remains of the Papa Westray Great Auk have been scanned and cast in bronze.3 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Apr 2025Stoat cull credited with rise in Orkney curlew numbersA mass eradication of the non-native mammals is believed to have helped the wading bird population recover.21 Apr 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland...