In this week’s edition of The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is available now at all the usual outlets, as well as online here.

This week’s front page of the newspaper features the story of the mother who says her teenage son has been violently attacked by school bullies. She has vowed to tackle the “endemic” issue, by calling for a zero-tolerance policy in Orkney’s schools.

Also in this week’s paper:

• An Orthopaedic patient speaks out after waiting more than four months for to see a consultant.

• Ideas and opinions are gathered about Kirkwall at the local council’s Your Kirkwall events.

• RSPB Scotland talks about the real extent of the resources that are needed to rid Orkney of stoats.

For all these stories, plus much more, pick up a copy of The Orcadian today.