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1 March 2023
Orkney residents encouraged to apply for £400 alternative energy payment
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.
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28 February 2023
Study Teaching Part-Time
It’s never been easier for graduates to take those first steps into a teaching career.
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28 February 2023
North Ronaldsay’s dark skies success will shine a light on the island during Science Festival weekend
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…
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28 February 2023
Study support opportunities for young students in Orkney
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.
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27 February 2023
Cost of living payments update
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.
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24 February 2023
School strikes update - impacts on schools as at Friday 24 February
Industrial action by teachers unions is expected to impact on Orkney’s schools next week.
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24 February 2023
Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?
The Orkney Travel Matters survey has been dropping through letterboxes in the county this week.
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24 February 2023
Road work update for week starting 27 February
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 27 February:
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24 February 2023
Cost of Living payments update
The first tranche of the Council’s Cost Of Living payments has been arriving with Orkney households in recent days.
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23 February 2023
Plea following St Colms polytunnel damage
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.
