ELECTION: Every councillor now elected to form new Shetland Islands Council
All 22 councillors have been elected to form the new Shetland Islands Council.
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New Shetland Islands Council could be announced by noon
The make-up of the new Shetland Islands Council is expected to be confirmed by as early as noon today (Friday) after voting came to a…
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Less than a third of eligible voters had cast their ballot by 5pm
Less than a third of eligible voters had cast their ballot in today’s council elections by 5pm, according to official figures. Turnout statistics provided by…
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Candidate pulls out of election race
A council candidate has pulled out of the race to be elected.
READ FULL STORYStewart Douglas to stand for South Mainland seat
Stewart Douglas has announced he is standing as a council election candidate in Shetland South.
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Regional list MSPs are named
The seven regional MSPs for the Highlands and Islands have been declared, with four Tories representing the north of Scotland. It comes after yesterday’s news…
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Nugent claims Sturgeon’s comments on Norway deal ‘betray lack of knowledge’ on fishing issues
Restore Scotland candidate Brian Nugent has criticised the First Minister’s comments on a fishing deal, which he claimed “betrayed a lack of knowledge” on the
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Scottish Labour launches Highlands and Islands ‘recovery plan’ focused on rebuilding economy and communities after Covid
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar launched the party’s recovery plan for the Highlands and Islands yesterday, including support for young people, tourism and investment in
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Wishart welcomes announcement on Covid testing for island visitors
A Shetland political candidate has welcomed today’s announcement about Covid testing for island visitors. Beatrice Wishart, who is standing for the Scottish Liberal Democrats, said…
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Scottish Greens’ ‘new deal’ aims to double nation’s onshore wind sector and create new jobs in Shetland
A Scottish Greens candidate in the upcoming elections has called for a “new deal” to expand and upgrade onshore wind sector.
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Powers could ‘devolve’ Sumburgh airport to Shetland, says Wills
A candidate in the upcoming Scottish elections is calling for the SIC to use powers for Sumburgh airport to be “devolved” to Shetland.
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SNP candidate launches blog to outline campaign priorities
The SNP candidate for Shetland has launched a blog outlining some of his campaign priorities. Tom Wills posted his first entry yesterday (Tuesday) saying he…
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Winners announced in two council by-elections
Stephen Flaws has emerged victorious in the Lerwick South by-election despite coming second place in first preference votes. Meanwhile, voters in Shetland Central have given…
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WATCH: Tory candidate defends Prime Minister’s foodbank comments
The Tory candidate for next month’s general election has dismissed claims that the campaign is a two-horse race between the Tories and the SNP.
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