Authorities urged to take action against ‘gangsters of the sea’
Alistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael has called for authorities to get tough on aggressive fishing vessels – describing them as “modern gangsters of the sea”.
READ FULL STORYPeople in the Highlands and Islands feel “abandoned and forgotten,” a new report into human rights in the area revealed. Health, housing and hunger were…
READ FULL STORYTown and country representatives clashed over proposals to award more funding to Lerwick Community Council.
READ FULL STORYPotential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
READ FULL STORYAlistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
READ FULL STORYA Conservative list MSP has praised his party’s new leader as having been a “constant thorn in the side of SNP ministers”.
READ FULL STORYThe secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
READ FULL STORYA notice for the UK parliamentary election has officially been announced.
READ FULL STORYEnergy bills for Shetland households could soar by more than £1,500 after analysis showed the isles would be among the worst hit by the national
READ FULL STORYIsles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
READ FULL STORYThe UK government has continued to ignore the struggling tourism and hospitality sectors as it begins winding down the furlough scheme , according to an
READ FULL STORYShetlanders have been urged to make sure their voice is heard by registering for a postal vote. Tom Wills, who is the SNP’s Shetland constituency…
READ FULL STORYShetlanders must not squander the opportunity to achieve more autonomy, businessman John Goodlad told Tuesday night’s forum on self-determination. He said the broader constitutional landscape…
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