Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 8 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Students who signed up for the SQA’s text or email results service should have received their results between 08:00 and 09:00 today, with results on paper delivered by First Class post throughout the day.

Stagecoach is sponsoring the Orkney Agricultural Society by proving a free shuttle bus to and from the County Show, as part of a park and ride service from Orkney Auction Mart.

The first shuttle bus will be leaving at 8.30am from the Orkney Auction Mart car park stopping at the Tesco bus stop and then onto the bottom gate on the Meadows Road.

Orkney Islands Council’s Culture Fund is now open for applications.

A series of drop in events are due to be held in Stromness for local people to find out more about the allocated development areas in the south end of the town.

Education officials in Orkney are continuing to discuss the potential impact on schools and early learning facilities if the planned schools’ support staff strike goes ahead in the new term.