The current state of readiness for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters will be protected, it was announced today (Tuesday, ). Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news ...

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. Fear for what the future holds for the care sector ...

Police are appealing for information relating to a collision between two vehicles outside Hatston Motors on Scott’s Road in Kirkwall. Officers say that at around 1.55pm on Monday, January 6, a grey ...