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Folk in Orkney who did not receive the automatic energy support payments from the UK Government are being encouraged to see if they qualify for a £400 alternative.

The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) is providing support of £400 for energy bills for households across the UK who are not linked with a domestic electricity supplier.

With Scottish Qualifications Authority exams and final assessments just around the corner, there’s a wealth of additional study support available for young students in Orkney.

In a bid to complement the support already being received from within schools, a webinar programme is again being delivered as a key part of the national e-Learning offer.

The spotlight is set to shine on North Ronaldsay during March with an exciting weekend of free activities that celebrate and explore the natural environment and dark skies of the island, as part of the 2023 Science Festival.

The North Ronaldsay Community Association will host the 2023 North Ronaldsay Science Festival from 10 – 12 March thanks to funding from British Science Week and the North Isles Landscape Partnership.

It’s never been easier for graduates to take those first steps into a teaching career.

You can find out how to study part-time to become a primary or secondary school teacher from anywhere in Scotland during an online information session on Thursday 9 March at 7.00pm.

Just under 2,000 households in Orkney have received the £200 cost of living payment now. Please do not worry if you are still to receive yours – they are coming soon.

There’s another 175 or so payments to be made next week – they are due to appear in your bank accounts around Wednesday or Thursday (8 or 9 March).

round up of road works in the county for week starting 27 February 2023:

Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?

The first tranche of the Council’s Cost Of Living payments has been arriving with Orkney households in recent days.

An update on expected impacts of industrial action on each of Orkney's schools on 28 February and 1 March 2023:

Staff and service users at St Colms are appealing for the community to help protect their newly recovered polytunnel after it was deliberately damaged a few weekends ago.