Local news from Stromness and the surrounding area
Big news for our art lovers here in Stromness! Local artist Jade is making her way up to Orkney for a brand new exhibition. We can't wait to see what she brings to our shores!
Well, it’s a bittersweet day for many of us here in Stromness as our much-loved lollipop lady is hanging up her sign! After years of keeping our little ones safe on their journeys to and from school, she’s getting ready for her final stop. We’ll certainly miss her friendly face and dedication to our community.
Hello neighbours! It's Stromness here, coming to you live from the heart of our wonderful town. We've got some exciting news and updates straight from the BBC, so settle in and let's see what's happening right here on our doorstep!
Great news for our town! Plans to expand the Stromness campus have been given the go-ahead. This is a fantastic development that will bring new opportunities right here to Stromness.
Well, it's a sad day here in Stromness as Anita Park has closed the doors of our beloved Community Centre for the last time after 36 years of service. Many of us have fond memories of events and gatherings held within its walls.
Great news for Stromness! Our local council has just added a new housing development right here in town to its capital programme. This means more homes are on the way for our community, which is fantastic to hear.
Well now, it looks like there's a bit of a kerfuffle brewing regarding the Stromness Hotel! The OIC has been responding to some claims about planning, and it's certainly a topic on the lips of many folk here in town. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this one unfolds for our local landmark.
Well now, you might have noticed a bit of a stir down by the harbour! It looks like our much-loved Stromness Hotel has officially hit the market, and it's got a lot of us locals talking about what's next for this iconic spot. We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story for you!
Well, you won't believe what our local Stromness charity shop has managed to achieve! Some forgotten scrolls, tucked away and overlooked, have fetched a fantastic sum on eBay, bringing a brilliant boost to their important work right here in our town.
Well now, it sounds like our very own Stromness was buzzing with excitement for the traditional Yule Log Pull! It's always a fantastic sight to see so many folk turn out for this much-loved annual event, bringing a real sense of community spirit to town.
