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:

• A local campaigner for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s Neuro ward had said that staffing shortages have led to delays for patients suffering from acoustic neuromas and pituatary tumors.

• Legislation to “empower Scotland’s islands communities” will be brought forward in the next 12 months according to the Scottish Government’s Islands Minister Humza Yousaf.

Also in this week’s paper:

• A new report confirms that Orkney is among the six council areas falling short of fibre broadband targets.

• With the plans for the new St Peter’s House in Stromness, the local community council is urging the public to view and comment on the designs.

• Get ready to rock! A full preview of next month’s Orkney Rock Festival.

For these stories plus round-ups of all the week’s sports, farming and entertainments news, pick up a copy of The Orcadian today.