Fresh fears HPMAs could re-emerge
A Highlands and Islands MSP has raised his concerns the Scottish government might resurrect controversial highly protected marine area (HPMAs) proposals. HPMAs were shelved by…
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SNP picks candidate to challenge for Northern Isles seat
Orcadian Robert Leslie will stand for election for the Northern Isles at the next general election for the SNP. Mr Leslie previously ran for election…
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Sturgeon stands down as First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to stand down as First Minister after eight years in the job. The news has prompted a response locally,…
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Two SNP candidates to stand in council election
Robbie McGregor will stand again as a council candidate in Shetland South for the SNP.
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UPDATED: Electoral contest in South Mainland assured
An election contest is assured in the South Mainland in May, with five candidates standing for the ward.
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Council leader slams proposed SNP budget settlement
The spectre of “real term cuts” could loom over Shetland Islands Council in the next financial year, following a below-inflation budget allocation from the Scottish
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Job summit will hear of impact behind air traffic control centralisation
A jobs summit will be held this week to discuss the impact of air traffic control centralisation. The Prospect Union has invited politicians to discuss…
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Two councillors lend their support to SNP candidate Tom Wills
As the countdown to polling day continues two high-profile SIC councillors have thrown their weight behind SNP candidate Tom Wills. North Isles member Ryan Thomson…
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Wills calls for new Gilbert Bain Hospital
SNP candidate Tom Wills has said he will urge the Scottish government to build a new Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, if he is elected…
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MSP hits out at Scottish government over rural spending
Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland. Speaking during a budget debate, the shadow rural economy secretary pointed to proposals…
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High Court ruling raises further questions over contracts row
The SNP has criticised the UK government for wasting taxpayers’ money defending its handling of multi-billion-pound Covid contracts, following a High Court ruling. Health secretary Matt Hancock was…
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Give councils final say on planning decisions, says MSP
A Highlands and Islands MSP has voiced support for plans to ensure local authorities have final say on planning applications. Jame Halcro Johnston is backing…
READ FULL STORYTom Wills to stand for SNP in next year’s Holyrood election
Tom Wills is to stand as SNP candidate in next year’s Holyrood elections.
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