‘Rescue package’ proposed to help tackle £1,500 energy price hike
Energy 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
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MP raises Shetland fishermen’s complaints on cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on Brexit’s impact on industry
Isles 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.
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MP’s warning about struggling tourism and hospitality sector as furlough begins to wind down
The 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 STORYWATCH: Shetland folk urged to register for postal voting in Scottish Parliament election
Shetlanders 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…
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It’s time to be bold over extra powers, former Shetland Movement candidate urges politicians
Shetlanders 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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Reflections on Self Determination event looks at ‘better ways to run’ Shetland
Scottish islands including Shetland “can boldly go where other local authorities would like to tread”, according to journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch. Opening the “Reflections…
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Carmichael blasts lack of ambition in spending review and demands more investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review amounts to a retreat in ambition masked by warm words, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
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WATCH: ‘Centralisation habit’ weakens councils’ power, convener Bell tells parliamentary committee
The power and influence of local government has been eroded over decades, Shetland Islands convener Malcolm Bell told a Scottish parliamentary committee. He said that…
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MSP wants Shetlanders to give views on short-term lets
A regional MSP is uring people in Shetland to give their views on short-term lets, which she says have priced locals out housing markets in…
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Carmichael accuses Westminster of double standards on press freedom
MP Alistair Carmichael accused the Westminster government of “double standards” over its stance on press freedom. Northern Isles representative Mr Carmichael welcomed the “robust defence”…
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MSP Todd welcomes £10m fund to protect struggling tenants
Nobody who finds themselves struggling to pay their rent will be left without support, according to Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd. The SNP representative…
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Wishart calls for Covid-19 reassurance ahead of schools return
Anxious teachers and school staff need to know that appropriate measures are in place to control coronavirus ahead of schools reopening next month. That is…
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Action needed on coronavirus travel restrictions, says MSP Wishart
Calls have been made for the government to ensure that frustrated Shetlanders desperate to visit relatives on the mainland are not disadvantaged as lockdown restrictions…
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Convener: ‘This isn’t the time for national leaders to be playing politics’
National leaders should quit “playing politics” and work for the greater good of the country at a time of national crisis.
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