Man stood over teenage girl in NorthLink pod lounge ‘gesturing he wanted to shoot her’
A woman awoke in the middle of the night to find a man standing over her teenage daughter in a NorthLink pod lounge gesturing that he
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UPDATED: Tribute paid to Wishart after decision to stand down
Tribute has been paid to isles MSP Beatrice Wishart, following her announcement that she will stand down at next year’s Holyrood elections. Isles MP Alistair…
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Shetland MSP vows to fight for women “betrayed” by Labour
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said her party will “fight for WASPI women” after data showed more than 330,000 people could be affected.
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Anger mounts over government Waspi decision
Politicians have reacted angrily to a UK government announcement there will be no compensation for Waspi women. The controversial decision comes after work and pensions…
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Wishart quizzes NorthLink on extra ferry after warning transport troubles were forcing families out of Shetland
Beatice Wishart has asked about bringing an extra NorthLink ferry into service after claiming families were leaving the isles because of travel difficulties.
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De-registered dental patient in ‘tremendous pain’ with toothache
A de-registered from Lerwick Dental Practice patient has complained of being left in “tremendous pain” with with toothache – with no offer of treatment.
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Beatrice Wishart calls for rethink over broadband scheme
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today (Sunday) called for a rethink of the SNP’s broadband rollout.
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Politicians shocked at ‘eye-watering’ ferry fare hike.
Isles representatives have slammed transport bosses’ “greedflation” rise in ferry fares.
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Beatrice Wishart tells OVO Energy to ‘get its act together’
Shetland’s MSP Beatrice Wishart has called on OVO Energy to “get its act together” during First Minister’s Questions today (Thursday).
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Wishart welcomes new bereavement suite
Shetland’s MSP Beatrice Wishart has welcomed the Gilbert Bain Hospital’s new bereavement suite for families suffering early pregnancy loss. Ms Wishart lodged a parliamentary motion at Holyrood…
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First Minister pressed on support for Dogs Against Drugs
The First Minister has been pressed for a long-term funding solution for Dogs Against Drugs. The charity, which has been running since 2002, is seeking…
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Wishart calls on NorthLink to bring back shared cabins
MSP Beatrice Wishart has urged NorthLink to look at how it can increase the number of berths aboard its ferries. In a letter to transport…
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Wishart backs plans to decriminalise drug possession
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, stressing her party have been calling for such
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Wishart challenges First Minister over booked up ferries
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart quizzed Humza Yousaf on why Shetlanders must put up with the inability to book NorthLink ferry travel beyond the 30th September.
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