Labour values still endure (Robina Barton)
“Labour values still endure and I’d back them any day over the SNP” – Robina Barton
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No longer a Lib Dem (Dave MacFarlane)
I feel the need to share with you why I won’t be voting for the Liberal Democrats any time soon.
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SIC ELECTION: Ten new faces and one high-profile departure
SIC ELECTION – Ten new faces will be seen in the SIC’s debating chamber over the next five years…
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LIVE: Council election count from Clickimin
The Shetland Times is reporting live from the council election count at Clickimin. Open and refresh this page for live updates.
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Trump state visit makes UK look ‘desperate and craven’, says Carmichael
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael spoke out against US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK during a debate this week on the public petition
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Chance to tour old library before restoration begins
Plans to move the town’s library to its original building on the Hillhead are being pushed through by Shetland Islands Council – 50 years after…
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Leave or Remain? Political hitters have their say on EU referendum
With the EU referendum drawing closer politically active residents gave their personal views on whether Britain should stay in or leave the European Union. ADAM…
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List MSP in shadow cabinet
Highlands and Islands Conservative list MSP Douglas Ross has been named in the Ruth Davidson’s shadow cabinet and has vowed to fight against centralisation. Mr…
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Kirking precedes the real work for Scott
One of Tavish Scott’s first official duties after being returned to Holyrood as Shetland MSP is to attend the traditional kirking before the formal swearing…
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Broadband u-turn risks abandoning rural communities, claims Carmichael
The Northern Isles could lose out if the Westminster government walks away from a commitment to deliver broadband to all areas – including the most…
READ FULL STORYMore substance, less vitriol (John Jackson)
I was disappointed to see in last week’s Shetland Times (“…As Scott gets support from town residents,” page seven) one or two comments being attributed…
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Standards probe into Alistair Carmichael’s actions dropped
A parliamentary standards investigation into isles MP Alistair Carmichael over the run-up to last year’s general election has been dropped.
READ FULL STORYPomp and ceremony (Cameron Smith)
During Monday’s pomp and ceremony the SNP launched their manifesto for the islands. The central idea is an Islands Act (for surely a Bill must…
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VIDEO – Sturgeon: We want to empower island communities
Nicola Sturgeon defended the SNP’s Holyrood record during her visit to the isles following criticism from campaign group Wir Shetland.
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