Orkney1 day agoDo you have a story to share with BBC News? What stories would you like BBC News to cover in NE Scotland, Orkney and Shetland? 1 day agoNE, Orkney & Shetland4 days agoMajor wind farm project secures planning consentsThe West of Orkney Windfarm will have 125 turbines, with an aim of generating electricity by 2029.4 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland17 Jun 2025Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UKA look at various models of alternative governance found they were too difficult and too expensive.17 Jun 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland12 Jun 2025Athletes in final push ahead of 2025 Island GamesThere is one month to go before teams from 24 islands converge on Orkney for the sporting event.12 Jun 2025UK8 Jun 2025Mother haunted by day she asked killer son: 'Did you shoot that man?'Moira Ross recalls the moment she asked her teenage son if he had murdered a waiter in an Orkney restaurant when he was 15.8 Jun 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland27 May 2025New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacksFarmers say the birds have killed and injured lambs, sheep and calves, causing distress and financial losses.27 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland21 May 2025Princess Royal to open Orkney's Island GamesAbout 2,000 athletes are expected as it hosts the week-long event for the first time.21 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland19 May 2025Electric hydrofoil ferry begins trials in OrkneyIf it performs well over the coming weeks it could start carrying passengers later this summer.19 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland16 May 2025Job cuts at oil terminal 'significant' says unionAt least 29 jobs have been cut at the Flotta site - a key piece of North Sea oil infrastructure.16 May 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland...