Child disability payment opens for new applications
Child disability payment has opened for new applications from today (Monday). The payment, which will be administered by Social Security Scotland, provides families with support…
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MSP slams Scottish government record on R100 roll out
Criticism has been levelled at the Scottish government following a further delay in its flagship broadband programme. List MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has described as…
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Almost £400k of sustainability funding for isles projects
The Scottish government has provided just under £400,000 to six Shetland projects focused on sustainability. Through the £2 million Island Communities Fund, 29 successful community…
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Crofters welcome minister’s commitment to strengthen their sector
Crofters have welcomed Scottish government commitments to provide support and reforms to strengthen their sector. Rural affairs minister Mairi Gougeon was praised for her “upbeat”…
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New affordable scheme in Sandwick is completed
Hjaltland Housing Association has completed its Houlland Lea development which sees the provision of 12 new family homes in Sandwick. Chief executive Bryan Leask said:…
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Wishart ‘deeply concerned’ by Covid passport plan
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has said she is “deeply concerned” by the introduction of vaccination certificates for certain events. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on…
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Vaccination certificates could be required for entry to nightclubs
People could be asked to provide proof of vaccination before entry to nightclubs and certain live events, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said today (Wednesday)….
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School music tuition free for next year after government funding
Bairns will be able to learn an instrument for free at school for at least the next year after the Scottish government announced £7m in…
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Green projects encouraged to apply for £150k grants
Businesses and community groups across Scotland’s islands can apply for a grant of up to £150,000 for projects which focus on sustainability and helping achieve…
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Young fishermen to get helping hand into industry
Fishermen under the age of 40 will soon be able to apply for funding to help them into the industry. Marine Fund Scotland will help…
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More than five million vaccine doses issued as First Minister warns of ‘bump in the road’
More than five million vaccine doses have been issued in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday. She hailed the news as a “significant…
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Shetland should be in the level our Covid data supports, says SIC leader
SIC political leader Steven Coutts has criticised the Scottish government’s decision to keep the isles in level three restrictions, as announced by the First Minister…
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Carmichael calls for transparency on Covid restrictions easing
MP Alistair Carmichael has urged the Scottish government to provide businesses with clarity regarding the future of isles Covid restrictions. The Scottish Tourism Alliance has…
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Cash will help with improvements at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Port Authority has received a share of £1.8 million towards work at the harbour.
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