Shetland misses out on Scottish government fixed link proposals
Concerns have been raised after Shetland was excluded from Scottish government plans for fixed links.
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Over 1,300 sign petition demanding NorthLink reverse discount decision
More than 1,300 people have signed a petition in 24 hours calling for NorthLink to reinstate its on-board islander discount. The ferry operator came in…
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Wishart calls for answers on why cod quotas fail to reflect the reality of abundant fishing grounds
Beatrice Wishart has called for answers after fishermen complained current cod quotas were based on inaccurate data. The Shetland MSP said that while fishermen claimed…
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Wishart calls for more support for those who experience baby loss
MSP Beatrice Wishart has called for the Scottish government to step up the mental health support available to those who experience baby loss. Ms Wishart…
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Businesses facing ‘reputational damage’ due to ongoing freight capacity problem
Isles businesses are suffering reputational damage because of freight capacity shortages, an MSP has warned. Beatrice Wishart says the ongoing saga is leaving businesses unable…
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Sheep worrying issue raised at parliamentary committee
Penalties handed to irresponsible dog owners are not centrally collated, and no national register is kept, a Scottish parliament committee has heard. The news follows…
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MSP calls for action on ‘twin challenges’ of Brexit and poor freight capacity on struggling food sector
Freight capacity limitations must be addressed to avoid harming food producers, Shetland’s MSP has demanded.
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Wishart ‘deeply concerned’ by Covid passport plan
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has said she is “deeply concerned” by the introduction of vaccination certificates for certain events. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on…
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MSP Wishart looking for a ‘Local Hero’
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is looking to find ‘Shetland’s Local Hero’ for the opening ceremony of the Scottish parliament’s sixth session in October. Ms Wishart…
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Concern over plans for Arrow to serve Ullapool to Stornoway route
Concerns are being raised over a potential “knock-on impact” on shipping services after a short term charter was agreed for the freight vessel Arrow to…
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MSP launches fresh criticism at Hial centralisation plans
A fresh appeal has been made for ministers to think again ahead of a planned strike next week by air traffic controllers. Isles MSP Beatrice…
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MSP quizzes energy ministers on plans for ‘Shetland tariff’ to tackle fuel poverty
Ministers have been quizzed on the proposals for a “Shetland tariff” to provide cheaper electricity to tackle the isles’ high levels of fuel poverty. Shetland…
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Attainment gap funding must be ‘bare minimum’ MSP warns
Scottish government funding aimed at closing the attainment gap in schools must be “the bare minimum”.
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Ministers still to discuss air traffic control impact assessment findings from March
Scottish ministers have still not discussed an impact assessment report on the controversial proposal to centralise air traffic control. The “damning” report over Highlands and…
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