Plans for Orkney Islands Council (OIC) to build and operate a six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness in St Ola have been unanimously backed by councillors. Elected members at today’s policy and ...

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More disruption is expected for NorthLink passengers tomorrow (Friday) as the Met Office predicts gusts of up to 60mph. The ...

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Orkney’s farmers, crofters, and producers could soon benefit from a new local abattoir, thanks to a £15,000 grant to Orkney ...

While some larger airlines have indicated that hydrogen may not play a significant role in their decarbonisation journeys, ...

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Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a £300k boost from the Scottish Government, for home energy efficiency works for homeowners, delivered locally by Warmworks on behalf of the council.