Brett backs energy transition away from oil and gas exploration
A former general election candidate for the SNP has spoken out against future oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.
READ FULL STORYA former general election candidate for the SNP has spoken out against future oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.
READ FULL STORYAn MSP has called on Serco NorthLink to reintroduce shared cabins on its ferry services. SNP elected member Emma Roddick has urged the company’s managing…
READ FULL STORYTributes are being paid following the sudden death of former First Minister Alex Salmond. The former MP and MSP, who led the country as leader…
READ FULL STORYCalls for a social tariff to be introduced were made by a regional MSP, amid increases in the cost of fuel. SNP representative Emma Roddick…
READ FULL STORYA Highlands and Islands MSP has raised his concerns the Scottish government might resurrect controversial highly protected marine area (HPMAs) proposals. HPMAs were shelved by…
READ FULL STORYOrcadian Robert Leslie will stand for election for the Northern Isles at the next general election for the SNP. Mr Leslie previously ran for election…
READ FULL STORYNicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to stand down as First Minister after eight years in the job. The news has prompted a response locally,…
READ FULL STORYRobbie McGregor will stand again as a council candidate in Shetland South for the SNP.
READ FULL STORYAn election contest is assured in the South Mainland in May, with five candidates standing for the ward.
READ FULL STORYThe 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
READ FULL STORYA jobs summit will be held this week to discuss the impact of air traffic control centralisation. The Prospect Union has invited politicians to discuss…
READ FULL STORYLiberal 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…
READ FULL STORYAs 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…
READ FULL STORYSNP 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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