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In this week’s The Orcadian

In this week’s The Orcadian

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Will a proposed 92-room hotel be a boon or a bust for Kirkwall?

We report on how objections from current hotel owners to a major new town centre development have been deemed “not valid” by Orkney Island Council, and hear from Stephen Kemp on how his proposals could boost Orkney’s economy.

Also in the newspaper this week, Orkney Islands Council says the Scapa Deepwater Quoy project will not be hindered after the West of Orkney Wind Farm has pressed pause on their off shore developments.

And in the entertainment section, we speak to a Finstown fiddle as he prepares for the final of the Young Traditional Musician of the Year.

More inside:

  • Man jailed for ‘despicable’ sex crimes.
  • Cathedral stages moving Holocaust memorial.
  • Anger as Orkney left out of key UK funding.
  • Decision day looms for McArthur’s assisted dying bill.
  • Trial set for attempted axe murder case.
  • New role for former Orkney fisheries head.
  • Nominations open for young community award.
  • Orkney set to celebrate at annual Sports Awards.

For all this and more, pick up a copy of this week’s The Orcadian available now.