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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MP Carmichael demands more support for local media
A campaign calling for support for local media during the coronavirus crisis is being led by isles MP Alistair Carmichael.
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Council tax hike a political choice, member argues
A councillor has unsuccessfully railed against a council tax hike of 4.84 per cent, despite telling members the rise was a political choice and not…
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Althing decides: The time is right for independence
An Althing debate on the thorny issue of Scottish independence returned a resounding victory in favour of independence on Friday night. There was not a…
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Carmichael demands ‘comprehensive response’ to Soleimani assassination
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the Westminster government’s reaction to the “reckless” US assassination of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani.
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Voting under way in general election
Voters are heading to the polls again today [Thursday] as the first winter general election in almost a century gets under way.
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Four candidate no shows at Town Hall hustings
The first of seven general elections hustings set to be held across the Orkney and Shetland constituency took place at Lerwick Town Hall this evening…
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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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