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I am happy to learn that the new transport and islands minister Hamza Yousef has used his first statement since being appointed to the role to state he was “committed to taking action to reduce fares on ferry services to Orkney and Shetland”. As the Fair Ferry Fares petition approaches the 2,... Read more...
The Scottish islands minister has said that Hollyrood remains totally opposed to the withdrawal of the Coastguard emergency towing vessel, based in Orkney, and that it is continuing to put pressure on Westminster not to axe the service. Speaking after a meeting of the Islands Area Ministerial Wor... Read more...
The Shetland Times is launching a campaign urging the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to retain emergency tug cover, following renewed and widespread fears the potentially life-saving service could be lost in less than two months through Westminster cuts. (more…) Read more...