Wishart given education role at parliament
Shetland’s new MSP has been given the role of education spokeswoman for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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First minister told to live up to by-election ferry promises
MSP Beatrice Wishart has pressed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on whether the Scottish government will live up to promises made during the by-election campaign. At…
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New MSP Beatrice Wishart tackles nursery care in maiden parliamentary letter
Shetland’s new MSP Beatrice Wishart was sworn in at Holyrood on Tuesday and immediately vowed to try and improve nursery care in the isles.
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Lib Dems get together at Fort Charlotte to celebrate their success
Shetland’s new MSP Beatrice Wishart, along with family and supporters, got together at Fort Charlotte in Lerwick on Friday to celebrate the Liberal Democrat candidate’s
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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Lib Dems challenge SNP promises as election campaign enters final week
The Liberal Democrats have challenged election promises made by the SNP as the by-election campaign draws into its final week.
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Lib Dem candidate lays out transport plan
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has laid out her five-point plan for improving transport links in the isles. The plan targets cheaper ferry fares, including…
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SIC deputy convener Wishart will fight seat for Liberal Democrats
SIC deputy convener Beatrice Wishart has been announced as the Libertal Democrat candidate in the forthcoming Scottish by-election for the Shetland seat.
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Amaryllis takes top prize at Shetland Race first-leg reception
The prizes for the Bergen to Lerwick leg of the Pantaenius Shetland Race were handed out at a civic reception at Mareel on Friday evening.
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WATCH: Weather holds off for Remembrance Day service in Lerwick
Despite the imminent hail showers an excellent turnout attended the Remembrance Day service at the Lerwick War Memorial.
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Disability Shetland becomes first double-winner at youth volunteer awards
The charity Disability Shetland made history this week – as the first organisation named a two-time winner at the eighth annual Shetland Youth Volunteer Awards.
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Talking Sport … with Jim Tait
Whether it is too late to look again at the idea of naming the new Anderson High School pupils’ accommodation after former Janet Courtney Hostel
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Local Liberal Democrats back Carmichael to stay as MP
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been given the backing of his Holyrood counterpart and the local Liberal Democrat group.
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