Birsay8 Nov 2024‘I have 100 scarecrows but still can’t protect my crops from geese’Marty Hay says the geese can go through an acre of crops overnight, which can cost up to £700 to grow.8 Nov 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland9 May 2023Beloved whalebone landmark toppled by windThe 150-year-old whalebone is frequently photographed and described as a "focal point" for Orkney.9 May 2023NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland27 Jul 2022Worker killed by reversing lorry could not hear itThe man was operating a leaf blower and wearing ear defenders when the accident happened.27 Jul 2022NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland13 Jun 2022Man dies after falling from cliffs in OrkneyEmergency services - including a helicopter and lifeboat - were called out but a body was recovered.13 Jun 2022NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland
