In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available from all the usual outlets, and here.

This week’s front page features stories on:

• The number of domestic abuse cases reported to the police in Orkney continues to rise, despite news that levels have dropped nationwide.

• Inquiries into the sudden death of a diver on Monday, at Houton, in Orphir, continue.

• New parents in Orkney are set to pilot the Scottish Government’s new “Baby Box”.

Also in this week’s paper:

• Following Magnus. A proposed new long-distance pilgrimage route across the Orkney Mainland aims to marry the latest technology with ancient stories.

• The story of the Hall of Clestrain and the plan to restore it to its former glory, takes a step forward as the building officially becomes the property of the John Rae Society.

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