In this week’s The Orcadian

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

This week’s front page features:

• Lid lifted on OACAS closure “tragedy” — Years of underfunding and a lack of public support is behind the sudden closure of Orkney Alcohol Counselling and Advisory Service (OACAS), says the organisation’s former chairwoman.

• Flood defences in force as tides roll in with storm Brendan

Also in this week’s paper:

• Frustrations aired as the Helliar begins to cover the Hamnavoe 

• Calls for urgent ambulance cover review

• Lost wallet leads to drugs fine

For all these stories, and much more, pick up a copy of this week’s edition of The Orcadian.