Wishart calls for Covid-19 reassurance ahead of schools return
Anxious teachers and school staff need to know that appropriate measures are in place to control coronavirus ahead of schools reopening next month. That is…
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Action needed on coronavirus travel restrictions, says MSP Wishart
Calls have been made for the government to ensure that frustrated Shetlanders desperate to visit relatives on the mainland are not disadvantaged as lockdown restrictions…
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MSP backs Carers Week
Shetland’s MSP has paid tribute to Shetland’s carers, and is encouraging people to come forward to access support they may be entitled to.
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus business support rules must be loosened in Shetland, demands MSP Wishart
More flexibility is needed to allow Shetland Islands Council to help businesses that are missing out on coronavirus funding, according to an MSP.
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MSP Wishart backs campaign to scrap ‘crude and cruel’ PIP rule
MSP Beatrice Wishart has given her backing to scrap a rule that prevents disabled people from receiving full mobility assistance if they can walk a
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Wishart urges government to halt ATC centralisation
MSP Beatrice Wishart has called on islands minister Paul Wheelhouse to end the controversial plan to centralise air traffic control of Sumburgh Airport to the…
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MSPs to debate centralisation of air traffic control services
A debate is being brought to the Scottish parliament following concerns over plans to centralise air traffic control services across the Highlands and Islands.
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Beatrice Wishart hits out at delay of isles broadband roll-out
The Reaching 100% (R100) superfast broadband programme is set to be delayed from reaching Shetland after the Scottish government was hit by a legal challenge….
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MSP demands digital revolution for ‘hard to reach’ parts of isles
MSP Beatrice Wishart quizzed engineers from Openreach about Shetland’s digital future during a drop-in session at the Scottish Parliament last Thursday.
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Greens push Wishart over Climate Bill targets
New MSP Beatrice Wishart should back stronger targets in the Climate Bill on Wednesday if she wants to be taken seriously on tackling the climate
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Bereavement support volunteers receive certificates
A group of volunteers saw their efforts for the Shetland Bereavement Support Service (SBSS) recognised as they received certificates on Saturday evening.
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Burgess steps down as SIC member for Shetland Central
Scalloway man Mark Burgess has resigned from Shetland Islands Council, after seven years representing the Shetland Central ward.
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Serco named preferred bidder for Northern Isles ferry contract
Serco have been selected by the Scottish Government as the preferred bidder for the new £450 million ferry contract.
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New MSP Wishart stands down from Shetland Islands Council
Beatrice Wishart has resigned as member for the Lerwick South ward on the Shetland Islands Council.
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