In this week’s The Orcadian

October 15, 2020 at 7:00 am

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

Included in this week’s edition is a feature on home improvements, featuring every business you need to make your dreams a reality.

The front page reports on the role of police in Orkney in enforcing current COVID-19 regulations.

Also featured is an NHS Orkney estates manager who has moved to clear the air in the wake of false reports of fines being issued during a “bust up” of a party.

The front page also reports on Orkney Islands Council taking the first steps in utilising investment offered by the Scottish and UK governments as part of the Islands Deal.

Also in this week’s newspaper:

Research project set to investigate Northern Isles connections to European trade
Kirkwall sibling volunteers honoured for over six decade service to seafaring community
Orkney Ferries’ COVID policy under fire
Hospitality businesses react to ‘”bonkers” alcohol ban
“Life changing” Stromness home knocked back by planning committee
Westray housing project gets cash boost
Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BID) launches new Hallowe’en hunt
Fundraising for Sandwick voice centre closes in on £140,000 target
New tugs officially named
Stromness school pupils produce self-guided trail
Plea to dog owners after ‘devastating’ lamb attack
Consultation launched on Faray wind turbine plans
Ian Scott reflects in his letter from North Ronaldsay
Albino seal warms hearts in Holyrood
Liam McArthur named as Liberal Democrat candidate for Scottish elections
OIC chief exec search continues
Local caring body urges unpaid carers to reach out for support
Orkney and Shetland footballers set to do battle for Milne Cup