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 author of the Harry Potter books’ surprise visit to the Orkney Library

• Orkney may gain 4G mobile internet by next year

• The Scottish Government moves to aid farmers who may still not have received their basic payments under the new CAP.

Also in this week’s paper:

• Harnessing renewables could provide £725m windfall for the Scottish Islands

• Shipping activity in Orkney reaches a new high

• Farm payment delays and lack of fodder result in one of the biggest sales seen in March at Orkney Auction Mart

• Police in Orkney welcome new staff members as a local officer is appointed as the new Area Commander for Orkney