In this week’s The Orcadian

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

On the front page, three inspiring Orkney women have shared their personal stories of courage and bravery as they live and contend with multiple sclerosis (MS).

To mark MS Awareness Week, Hayley Budge, Fiona Bain, and Stephanie Stanger have detailed their own personal experiences and battles with MS.

More inside:

• Sandeel ban to aid puffin population.
• NHS Orkney set to approve new four-year strategy.
• Stromness traffic island deserted.
• Police watchdog on the case of Mumutaz murder.
• Growth for Eday food waste project.
• Plans revealed for Stromness campus expansion.
• Fundraiser inspired by Stronsay newborn receives massive support.
• Farms hampered by historic drenching.
• Arrow perfection from KDDL Orkney.