‘Words fail me’ – town and country clash over plans to give Lerwick more cash
Town and country representatives clashed over proposals to award more funding to Lerwick Community Council.
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MP voices farming concerns over possible inheritance tax changes
Potential changes in inheritance tax could impact on farmers and crofters – as well as the wider community.
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Carmichael to ‘reset the narrative’ around fishing after taking senior political role
Alistair Carmichael hopes to “reset the narrative” around fishing after being elected to a key parliamentary role.
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Conservative MSP says new party leader has been ‘constant thorn in side of SNP’
A Conservative list MSP has praised his party’s new leader as having been a “constant thorn in the side of SNP ministers”.
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Energy secretary considers isles visit
The secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
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Election notice officially announced
A notice for the UK parliamentary election has officially been announced.
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‘Rescue package’ proposed to help tackle £1,500 energy price hike
Energy bills for Shetland households could soar by more than £1,500 after analysis showed the isles would be among the worst hit by the national
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MP raises Shetland fishermen’s complaints on cod quotas, foreign vessels and financial losses during debate on Brexit’s impact on industry
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
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MP’s warning about struggling tourism and hospitality sector as furlough begins to wind down
The UK government has continued to ignore the struggling tourism and hospitality sectors as it begins winding down the furlough scheme , according to an
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Shetland folk urged to register for postal voting in Scottish Parliament election
Shetlanders have been urged to make sure their voice is heard by registering for a postal vote. Tom Wills, who is the SNP’s Shetland constituency…
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It’s time to be bold over extra powers, former Shetland Movement candidate urges politicians
Shetlanders must not squander the opportunity to achieve more autonomy, businessman John Goodlad told Tuesday night’s forum on self-determination. He said the broader constitutional landscape…
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Reflections on Self Determination event looks at ‘better ways to run’ Shetland
Scottish islands including Shetland “can boldly go where other local authorities would like to tread”, according to journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch. Opening the “Reflections…
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Carmichael blasts lack of ambition in spending review and demands more investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review amounts to a retreat in ambition masked by warm words, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
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