In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online, here.

This week’s front page features:

• Preparing for coronavirus — with the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus confirmed in Scotland, NHS Orkney’s chief executive has said he would be surprised if Orkney continues to remain uncontaminated.

This week’s paper also features a special centre-spread feature on Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the year ahead, including figures and words from, OIC leader, James Stockan and the chairmen and chairwomen of three of the local authorities committees.

Also in this week’s edition:

• Jailed Hill on hunger strike

• New research sheds light on a wartime tragedy

• Full coverage from the SCDA drama festival

• Water treatment resumes at Kirbister

• OIC accepts contribution to replace ageing ferry

For all these stories, plus much more, pick up a copy of The Orcadian today