In this week’s The Orcadian

December 10, 2020 at 10:03 am

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This week on our front page, we report on the groundbreaking first COVID-19 vaccine arriving and being administered here in Orkney.

The rollout is now underway, after vaccine arrived in the county on Tuesday in a complex logistical challenge.

NHS Orkney interim chief executive Michael Dickson hailed this “triumph for science” and gave his thoughts on the days, weeks and months ahead.

He also spoke out on the issue of the safety of the vaccine, warning that failure to take the voluntary vaccine will slow a return to normal life.

Also in this week’s newspaper:

Nordic Sea refit operation to begin in the new year
Hoy windfarm proposals to be determined by Scottish Government
Telecare charges put on hold
OIC extends funding pledge to Island Games
Burial grounds funding to be re-examined
Owners of Fernvalley Wildlife Centre hit out after funding rejection
Creation of parenting board welcomed
Resolving flooding in St Margaret’s Hope a ‘substantial challenge’
Social work staffing causes headaches
Marine contractors Leask Marine celebrates vast achievements in ‘Focus on Business’ advertising feature
More community crackers — spreading news of Orkney’s unrivalled community spirit over the festive period
New Westray creel boat joins the fleet
Two pages of your Christmas greetings
Ferry walkway repair to run into 2021
Poultry community plunged into lockdown amid flu fears
Music teaching stalwart collects MBE
Papdale developments continue
Round-up of winter golf