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IDF Kills 70 Gazans, Including 28 Waiting for Aid, Amid Worsening Hunger, Officials Say

Middle East · Kirkwall

IDF Kills 70 Gazans, Including 28 Waiting for Aid, Amid Worsening Hunger, Officials Say

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On Saturday, for the first time in over four months, Israel allowed fuel to enter Gaza. However, UN sources said the amount was minimal and insufficient to address the severe energy crisis threatening to collapse hospitals and other essential services See the Story

Public Invited to Have Final Say on Plans for Car-Free Streets in Kirkwall

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Public Invited to Have Final Say on Plans for Car-Free Streets in Kirkwall

Proposals to make two of Kirkwall’s busiest streets vehicle-free during peak hours are now open for final public comment. The plans, which would restrict vehicle access to Albert Street and Bridge Street daily between 11am and 3pm, and again late at night, are being shared for final public scrutiny following months of consultation. If approved, the changes would also affect access to nearby Laing Street. The public can view and respond to the pr…See the Story

Police investigate suspected dangerous driving

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Police investigate suspected dangerous driving

Witnesses to a suspected dangerous driving incident near Hatston are being asked to get in touch with police. Police suspect that driver of a blue Audi S3 saloon drove well below the expected standard at approximately 9am on Friday, July 18. The incident, which is alleged to have endangered other road users, took pace on the A965 Kirkwall to Stromness Road, just before the Hatston Industrial Estate. Anyone with information should contact police …Read Article

Susanna Struck Out with the Gold

Súsanna Skylv crowned her wonderful Island Games achievement with a victory in the city cycling in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands on Friday. The iron woman won by a little more than a hair's breadth in a tough final race against two women from Guernsey, where two hundredths were between 1st and 3rd place. This is the first time that a woman has won gold in cycling for the Faroe Islands at the Island Games.Gold · Kirkwall Read Article

Woman arrested in connection with Kirkwall 'disturbance'

A woman has been arrested following reports of a disturbance on Whitechapel Lane in Kirkwall. Police were called this morning to the incident at the lane next to Empire Chinese Restaurant. Officers say that investigation are ongoing following the arrest of the 24-year-old woman. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 7.40am Thursday, July 17, 2025 we were called to a report of a disturbance in Whitechapel, Kirkwall, Orkney. “Emergency servi…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Sailors have mixed bag of results

Shetland’s sailors had mixed results on day one of the competition in Kirkwall Bay. After the first two races in the International Laser Class Association... Sailors have mixed bag of resultsKirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Kirkwall named unluckiest town in the UK

Could Kirkwall really be the unluckiest place to live in the UK? Despite Orkney regularly appearing at the top of Best Place to Live polls, Kirkwall has been named the unluckiest town in the UK. Research from SlotMatrix, ranked all 121 UK postcode areas, and Orkney’s capital has been branded the unluckiest town in the while UK. By looking at a range of factors, from number of lottery or gameshow wins, to Google searches for flat tyres, they rank…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Highland Park's master whisky maker Gordon Motion retires

Gordon Motion with a bottle of Sherry Skies, a limited edition 19-year-old single malt to celebrate his legacy. Gordon Motion has spent 27 years at the helm of the Orkney distillery’s renowned whisky portfolio. He now hands the baton to Marc Watson who brings more than 11 years of experience to the table, including his role as master blender for The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt since 2023. Motion was assistant to the whisky quality manager for a…Kirkwall · Kirkwall See the Story

Police investigate Saturday night assault

Police are making enquiries into an assault in Kirkwall in Saturday night. Officers are seeking information following the incident which occurred on Bridge Street, outside Orkney’s Best Kebab, on the night of Saturday July 6, or the early morning of Sunday, July 7. Anyone with any infromation is urged to contact officers at the Kirkwall Police Station. If you have any information about a specific crime you can contact the independent charity Cri…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

New Exhibition: Orkney’s Women Athletes #Orkney2025

ORSAS, Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service, has a new exhibition at its premises, 26 Bridge Street, Kirkwall. The exhibition at The Equality Hub celebrates local female athletes for the Island Games. Everyone’s welcome to drop in between 10 and 12, Tuesday to Friday, throughout July. Please note opening times may be affected by staff […]Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Orkney Distillery breaks new ground with first rum release - DRAM Scotland

The Orkney Distillery is expanding its spirits range with the launch of its first rum. Man O’ Hoy, a spiced rum inspired by the dramatic sea stack with the same name off the coast of Hoy, will officially debut on 7 July. The Kirkwall-based distillery, known for its Kirkjuvagr gin range, has spent months developing the new expression. It uses locally grown Angelica Archangelica, grown in partnership with the Agronomy Institute at Orkney College, …Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

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