Birsay5 Mar 2025'Manipulative' sex offender jailed for 15 yearsStuart Harding committed sex crimes against three women and two children at locations in Orkney.5 Mar 20258 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 20249 May 2023Beloved whalebone landmark toppled by windThe 150-year-old whalebone is frequently photographed and described as a "focal point" for Orkney.9 May 202327 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 202213 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 2022
