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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Rob Flett

    Orkney island overwhelmed with interest following plea for new residents (opens the original)

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    The Orkney island of Eday is eight miles long, two miles wide and it is home to just 120 people. It has its own community shop, a ferry terminal and even an airfield known as a "London airport". But the islanders desperately need new families to fill their school, staff their fire station and care for their elderly. They may not have long to wait, after a social media post about two new affordable homes on the island attracted millions of views. Islanders now intend to capitalise on the attentio

  2. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Rob Flett

    Orkney chief executive cover to remain as long as needed, says leader (opens the original)

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    The leader of Orkney Islands Council has declined to say how long she believes interim senior management arrangements will be in place following the suspension of its chief executive. Oliver Reid went on a period of special leave in May with no indication of when he would return. BBC Scotland News understands he was suspended pending an investigation into a disciplinary matter. Heather Woodbridge said she was "legally restricted" on what she could say, but added that interim arrangements would c

  3. Article · Jul 24, 2026 · Rob Flett

    Rebel order of Orkney monks to consecrate new bishop without Pope's permission (opens the original)

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    An order of Catholic monks in Orkney has consecrated a bishop without the blessing of the Pope. The diocese of Aberdeen has warned the monks they are breaking the unity of the Church. The Order is already being investigated by the Vatican. The Sons of the Holy Redeemer own the island of Papa Stronsay which is home to their Golgotha monastery. The order's superior, Father Michael Mary, was consecrated as a bishop in a four-hour long ceremony which was streamed online on Saturday. The monks are a

  4. Article · Jul 8, 2026 · Rob Flett

    Orkney council chief 'suspended over disciplinary matter' (opens the original)

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    The chief executive of Orkney Islands Council has been suspended pending an investigation into a disciplinary matter, the BBC understands. Oliver Reid went on a period of special leave in May with no indication of when he would return. The local authority has refused to make any further comment and continues to maintain Reid is on special leave from his senior role. Four senior members of staff have been taking it in turn to run the organisation in his absence. Special leave is often used to des

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