Small turn-out for Yes rally
A rally organised by Yes Shetland a year on from the independence referendum saw a small gathering on Commercial Street today. Ten people attended the…
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Give us votes at 16, say young people
The long run-up to the Scottish Independence Referendum energised people as no other political topic has done in decades. This has been particularly true for
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Work together now, say industry leaders
Fishing and oil representatives have urged both sides of the referendum debate to put their differences aside and work together for the benefit of the
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Carmichael: Promised powers will be delivered
Isles MP and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has welcomed last night’s no vote in the Scottish referendum and reiterated his promise to deliver more power
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A poem for the morning after
It is a poem about reconciliation – and some might say its release has come not a moment too soon.
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More than 80 per cent turnout for referendum
The turnout in Shetland for the referendum is 84.4 per cent, according to counting officer Jan Riise.
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Referendum night latest
UPDATE 2.09AM Orkney has voted overwhelmingly no. Second to declare after Clackmannanshire, Orkney voted 10,004 no to 4,883 yes. That’s 67 per cent to 33…
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SIC to press on promises regardless of referendum result
Whatever the result of the referendum election, the SIC will press on with making sure respective governments in Edinburgh and Westminster hold good to their…
READ FULL STORYBrisk start to polling despite the weather
“Hit’s no’ a day fir it!” some one joked. They were of course speaking about the referendum day weather – murky with lashing rain, not…
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Carmichael sets record straight on independence comments
Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael has said that people in Shetland have the right to “start a conversation” on having more autonomy in event of a
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The basic issue (Mark Ryan Smith)
It’s easy to forget, in the hurricane of fear brewed up by the press and the political establishment, what we’re voting for tomorrow.
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Record-breaking number of votes expected
Shetland is gearing up for a busy night on Thursday when electoral officials will count votes cast in the Scottish Referendum, with a record number
READ FULL STORYWhy are we not better off now?
If we are “better together” why are we not better now? Why is it in a rich country we have families and pensioners dependant on
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Scott urges ‘no’ vote for a stronger parliament
A “no thanks” vote to independence means a stronger Scottish Parliament within the UK, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott said today.
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