In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

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This week’s front page features stories on:

• The uncertainty surrounding the future provision of an emergency towing vessel in Orkney looks to be over as the UK government commits to funding the vessel for the next five years.

• A Kirkwall woman is awarded an Order of the British Empire medal for her services to the Orkney County show

• Orkney Islands Council has said it may have investments in businesses that produce components used in the manufacture of arms, following an investigation.

Also in this week’s paper:

• The appearance of orcas in Kirkwall bay delights visitors and locals

• A preview of the 68th Stromness Shopping Week

• The ensign from HMS Royal Oak is presented to the National War Memorial, in Edinburgh.

For these stories, plus round-ups of all the week’s farming, entertainment and sports news pick up a copy of The Orcadian today.