Orkney Islands Council

The eradication project was launched in Orkney as the animals are said to pose a threat to internationally-important wildlife.

Orkney Islands Council says is to investigate two additional sites for potential community wind farms.

Changes to the number of council representatives and ward boundaries in Orkney, Shetland and Na h-Eileanan an Iar are being assessed.

Community centres, libraries, crossing patrollers and public toilets escape cuts but 200 posts could go.

The health and safety project in Orkney has been criticised by relatives who say they were not notified.

Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles councils want to know what will be in place once EU support stops.

Orkney facilities including schools and care homes were affected after a fibre optic cable was damage, the council says.

The animals are said to pose a threat to internationally-important wildlife living on the islands.

Loganair wants to introduce modified electric-powered aircraft to its island hopping services in Orkney.

The proposed new scheme would see tourists earning a stamp for every inhabited Scottish island they visit.