‘People of Shetland’ group suspends all activity
The campaign group “We the People of Shetland” has called a halt to its activities in light of the “increasingly polarising and vitriolic” nature of…
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Carmichael will face parliamentary investigation
Parliamentary Standards commissioner, Kathryn Hudson, has launched a formal inquiry into the isles MP’s Alistair Carmichael’s involvement over a leaked memo.
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Walkers raise £12,000 for diabetes charity
Almost 300 walkers took to the pathways and pavements around Lerwick on Sunday in this year’s bid to relinquish Type 1 diabetes to the medical…
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Carmichael accepts ‘full responsibility’ for memo leak
Northern Isles MP has admitted that he authorised the leak of a controversial memo ahead of the general election.
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Pilots’ union opposes Lord Advocate’s challenge over black box
A pilots’ union has warned a bid by Scotland’s senior law officer to gain access to black box data from the Sumburgh helicopter crash would…
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Craft beer shop gets go-ahead
A new off licence should be appearing in the heart of Commercial Street within a couple of months, after a licence was granted for a…
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Views wanted on inter-island transport
Residents will get a chance to shape inter-island transport policy via a survey that will feed into a national programme aimed at comparing services across…
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Alvis owners enjoy an ‘amazing’ tour
The roads of yesteryear were alive again last week when a group of classic car fans visited the isles.
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Robinson pleased with cross-party report on devolution
SIC political leader Gary Robinson has welcomed a Scottish Parliament committee report calling for devolution of seabed tax raising powers as a priority.
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Masonic lodge targeted by graffiti vandal
Political graffiti has been sprayed over the masonic hall in Lerwick in an overnight incident.
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Scott welcomes backing for devolution of Crown Estate powers
A Scottish Parliamentary committee has made a strong recommendation that full ownership and control over the seabed should be handed to the islands.
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Scott presses ambulance chief over isles service
The chairman of the Scottish Ambulance Service has been told of the concerns from ambulance staff about training and the need for more cover in…
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Scott renews calls for ferry contract decision to be scrutinised
Isles MSP Tavish Scott has renewed his call for Audit Scotland to scrutinise the tender process which led to Serco being awarded the lifeline Northern…
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Mountain bikers want to develop trail
The Shetland Mountain Biking Working Group is holding an open meeting for anyone interested in the continuing development of mountain bike trails in Shetland.
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