Nonsensical proposal (Sue Wailoo)
In response to recent correspondence about plans to to connect Shetland to the National Grid there was a public consultation meeting on 16th August at
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Election is wide open (John Tulloch)
The would-be main contenders like, predictably, to characterise the Orkney and Shetland election as a “two-horse race”. However, I’m not so sure.
READ FULL STORYFantastic nonsense (John Tulloch)
Jonathan Wills’ latest epistle on the fishing is lyrically-spun, fantastic nonsense.
READ FULL STORYIt’s a dirty business (James J Paton)
It seems John Tulloch can try to dish out “advice” through your pages, but can never quite seem, on any occasion, to take it. Physician
READ FULL STORYStaggering ignorance (John Tulloch)
As reported in The Shetland Times this week, the lack of knowledge of local issues displayed by SNP candidate Miriam Brett at her candidacy launch
READ FULL STORYSumburgh to Gills Bay (John Tulloch)
I recently read an excellent book, Who Pays the Ferryman, by ferries expert Roy Pederson, in which he explains how, among other things, vastly cheaper
READ FULL STORYJoined-up plan is needed (John Tulloch)
The Whalsay fish factory closed in 2012 with ferry cuts cited by locals as a prime cause. Symbister Harbour and Whalsay’s ferries are deteriorating and
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Tulloch stands down as leader of Wir Shetland
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has resigned to allow an isles-based person to take over the role.
READ FULL STORYBiagi tries to spin a yarn (John Tulloch)
Thank you for your report in today’s Shetland Times on Our Islands, Our Future (OIOF)’s sub-glacial progress on devolution.
READ FULL STORYPhased basis for cod (Ian Duncan)
I write in response to John Tulloch’s letter: “How many turns?”
READ FULL STORYLabour party branch seeks details over autonomy group
The Shetland Labour Party has called for more detail from the multi-party campaign group Wir Shetland before considering giving its support. In a letter to…
READ FULL STORYWir Shetland policies (John Tulloch)
Thank you, Gordon Thomson for your and Shetland Labour Party’s interest in Wir Shetland. Wir Shetland is a new multi-party organization – two weeks old…
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Autonomy could mean millions more for isles coffers
Shetland would be at least £172 million a year better off it gained British overseas territory or similar status – according to the organiser of
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Autonomy group set to launch next week
A campaign group looking for self-governing powers for Shetland is launching next week.
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