In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s paper is now available from all the usual outlets and online, here.

This week’s front page features stories on:

• The expenses bills which face Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael and the four petitioners who took him to court in Edinburgh. Mr Carmichael faces a £150,000 legal bill after an election ruling earlier this week.

• An Orkney man who underwent life-saving brain surgery in Thailand, after suffering a brain aneurysm almost a month ago, begins his journey home.

Also inside:

• Shapinsay Community School receives a glowing report from inspectors.

• A Dutch cargo ship is left powerless off Hoy

• North Ronaldsay mutton and wool aim for protected status.

For these stories, and much more, pick up a copy of the paper today.