In this week’s The Orcadian
This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now in shops and is available online here.
The front page introduces our coverage of Orkney Islands Council’s budget plans, including the public reaction to news of a ten per cent hike on tax and service charges. We also share a delightful image from the first ever Orkney Tourism Awards — full coverage inside.
Pick up your copy to enjoy our free monthly pullout for young folk — The Peedie Orcadian.
Also inside:
- Crewless freight to be trialled
- Social work remains ‘unfit for purpose’
- Firms slam alcohol advertising consultation
- Health staff absence faces scrutiny
- Assaults on NHSO staff more than double
- Barrier backlash boils over
- Fisheries association speaks out on MSP comments
- Full coverage of the SCDA Orkney Drama Festival
- Young Orcadians to join global folk stars on stage
- Controversial livestock transport review launched
- Football status quo to remain