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MSP demands parliamentary statement over airline collapse

MSP demands parliamentary statement over airline collapse

MSP demands parliamentary statement over airline collapse

Beatrice Wishart says questions about the airline’s failure must be answered


Roddick hails free eye exam uptake in Shetland

Roddick hails free eye exam uptake in Shetland

Roddick hails free eye exam uptake in Shetland

More than 10,000 people received free eye tests last year, according to new figures.


LETTER: Hannah Mary Goodlad has rolled the dice and they’ve come up a double six.

LETTER: Hannah Mary Goodlad has rolled the dice and they’ve come up a double six.

LETTER: Hannah Mary Goodlad has rolled the dice and they’ve come up a double six.

David Geddes from Scalloway says why he thinks people should vote for Hannah Mary Goodlad, describing her as the “saviour” of Shetland’s future.


Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

Political parties clash over commitment to taking control of Shetland’s seabed

The SNP and Lib Dems agree: it’s time to devolve control of the seabed to Shetland. But which party is more serious about making it happen?


Westminster committee to investigate case for fixed links

Westminster committee to investigate case for fixed links

Westminster committee to investigate case for fixed links

The Scottish Affairs Committee is examining the strategic and economic case for tunnels


SNP accused of ‘short-changing’ isles fishermen

SNP accused of ‘short-changing’ isles fishermen

SNP accused of ‘short-changing’ isles fishermen

Analysis by The Shetland Times found only five per cent of the Scottish government’s Marine Fund had been given to Shetland organisations since 2020


MP calls for evidence after latest meter switch shambles leaves customers in the dark over their bills

MP calls for evidence after latest meter switch shambles leaves customers in the dark over their bills

MP calls for evidence after latest meter switch shambles leaves customers in the dark over their bills

A ministerial roundtable has been called to address the latest in a series of shambolic mishaps affecting people’s energy bills.


Former council chief to head new grant-giving board for island businesses

Former council chief to head new grant-giving board for island businesses

Former council chief to head new grant-giving board for island businesses

Two Shetland business people join the new board, which will review applications for grants up to £25,000


Flynn urged to spurn Rosebank over Israeli military ties

Flynn urged to spurn Rosebank over Israeli military ties

Flynn urged to spurn Rosebank over Israeli military ties

Delek Group, the parent of one of Rosebank’s owners, was last month listed in a UN database of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlements.


Greens drugs policy to end prohibition wins ‘overwhelming’ support at party conference

Greens drugs policy to end prohibition wins ‘overwhelming’ support at party conference

Greens drugs policy to end prohibition wins ‘overwhelming’ support at party conference

The Shetland Greens’ motion on drugs policy which seeks to end prohibition and introduce legal regulation has won “overwhelming” support.


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