MSP argues broadband court ruling leaves SNP with ‘nowhere to hide’
The Scottish government has “no further excuse” for failing to roll out superfast broadband in the isles, an MSP has insisted.
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Download app to protect against virus, says MSP
SNP MSP Maree Todd has urged people to download the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app to help slow the spread of coronavirus and support the easing…
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Online consultation due over space centre plans
A second round of online consultation is due to be held prior to the submission of a full planning application for a vertical launch site
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‘The message is clear’: councillors pass self-determination motion
The motion means Shetland Islands Council will explore options “for achieving political and financial self-determination”.
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New anti-poverty payment promises to help 800 children
An MSP has highlighted figures which claim an estimated 800 children across the isles could benefit from a Scottish government anti-poverty payment.
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PM accused of breaching trust
The Prime Minister has been accused of breaching trust in the government at home and abroad, following steps to change the EU withdrawal agreement.
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Carmichael makes plea for Fair Isle Bird Observatory
A call has been made at Westminster for the UK government to provide financial support to the rebuilding of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. The…
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Details of trust re-opening plans emerge
Shetland Recreational Trust has highlighted the first phase of its planned re-opening of indoor centres, which is due to take place next week.
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Peterson achieves decommissioning milestones
The arrival of the massive Ninian North platform at Lerwick Harbour has come as one of two major milestones for one of the organisations involved
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Figures show impact of Covid crisis on harbour operations
Lerwick Port Authority says signs are emerging of a brighter post-Covid future, despite the coronavirus crisis having a “growing impact” on its operations.
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Inquiry hears insufficient information shared between pilots
The crew of a helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh in 2013 killing four people failed to agree their planned approach to the isles.
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The co-pilot of the helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh in 2013 armed the flotation bags which kept the aircraft afloat after it struck the water.
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Call for island communities to be ‘fully included’ in Scotland’s technology future
Fresh criticism has been levelled against the SNP administration in Edinburgh over its track record in delivering superfast broadband to outlying areas such as Shetland.
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Hydrogen a key focus for council
Hydrogen could play a key part in Shetland’s energy mix as it looks to the future.
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