Coastguard shortage, Gaelic spat, Gertrude roundup and more

February 5, 2016 0

In The Shetland Times this week.

• A political spat erupts between Tavish Scott and the SNP over comments on Gaelic language.

• Coastguard staff in Inverness forced to provide cover due to a local crew shortage

• We round up all the news from last week’s Storm Gertrude.

• Arts reviews include comedian Rich Hall, Ten Tonne Dozer’s new album and a book by Andrew Beattie.

• BT dismiss criticism of their broadband delivery record.

and much more.

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