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…
READ FULL STORYScottish government funding aimed at closing the attainment gap in schools must be “the bare minimum”.
READ FULL STORYScottish ministers have still not discussed an impact assessment report on the controversial proposal to centralise air traffic control. The “damning” report over Highlands and…
READ FULL STORYBeatrice Wishart was sworn in as Shetland’s MSP on Thursday after last week’s election victory over SNP candidate Tom Wills. She asked folk to “reach…
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 STORYLiberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart says urgent action is needed to prevent a “mental health tidal wave” after new figures revealed the extent of self-harm…
READ FULL STORYLiberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has kickstarted her re-election campaign by pledging to re-build the isles economy post-Covid. Ms Wishart launched her official campaign video…
READ FULL STORYA petition against plans to centralise air traffic control services has gathered over 1,000 signatures in just over 14 days. Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is…
READ FULL STORYAn impact assessment into air traffic control centralisation has vindicated islanders’ opposition to the plans. That is the view of MSP Beatrice Wishart, who has…
READ FULL STORYA call has been made on the Scottish government to help kick start the electric car revolution in the isles. Latest figures from the DVLA…
READ FULL STORYEfforts to stop the importation of coronavirus into island communities are “definitely going to help” – according to the national clinical director, Jason Leitch. But…
READ FULL STORYThe effects of coronavirus on young people were at the forefront of talks held between MSYPs and the Liberal Democrat’s Holyrood representative. Topics of discussion…
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has committed to introducing testing for coronavirus at island entry points.
READ FULL STORYQuestions are being asked after an alleged cyber attack against the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart is contacting local government minister…
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