Sky Notes: Four bright planets in the morning sky

News • Secrecy lifted on OIC’s £1.1m Stenness land buy

News • Making strides against breast cancer

News • First-class effort at Kirkwall Post Office

News • Disgust over cemetery weeds in Kirkwall, as council manages ‘limited’ burial grounds budget

News • Orkney farming trio in line for industry awards

News • ‘Urgent meeting’ over smaller lifeboat plans for Stromness

News • November re-opening expected for Picky pool

News • IN PICTURES: Orkney Food and Drink Awards 2026

News • Court detains man after Flotta police operation

News • ‘We deserve to be happy and enjoy our lives’