Con men on the line (Malcolm Reeves)
I took a call today from someone purporting to be from the TPS (Telephone Preference Service)). The call was to confirm that we were registered
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Despicable attitude (John Tulloch)
Given the despicable attitude of the SNP government to the council’s request for justice following their seizure of the SIC’s housing support grant from London
READ FULL STORYMareel deal beggars belief (Michael Mackay)
So the council have just pumped another £1.1 million into Mareel, to save their own investment they say. Who would have guessed?
READ FULL STORYHonoured by Sandy attack (Jonathan Wills)
To be repeatedly attacked by a professional curmudgeon, particularly one who enjoys Sandy MacMillan’s standing in our community, must be counted a singular honour.
READ FULL STORYWhy so quiet? (John Tulloch)
An open letter to Yes Shetland: I can’t help thinking how very quiet you’ve all been since you were caught out, publicly, with your false…
READ FULL STORYSimilar savings in expenses? (Stephanie Goudie)
I was very interested to read in last week’s Shetland Times that West Side councillor, or should I say political leader, Gary Robinson’s expenses claim
READ FULL STORYConsider the youngsters (Jenny Henry)
Perhaps this is a good time, with all the talk of the SIC’s investments and rising funds, to write in the hope that at next
READ FULL STORYEveryone worth their salt should sign (John Tulloch)
I suspect that all those in Shetland adversely affected by the present round of SIC financial cuts – 2,500 SIC staff plus their families, council
READ FULL STORYAppalling driving (Christine McLean)
Concerns have been raised relating to the growing number of incoming workforce in the Brae area so this is maybe a good opportunity to highlight…
READ FULL STORYQuestionable customer relations (Rhona Anderson)
Picture this: a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon, and three foreign cyclists have hired bikes from a Lerwick establishment for a five-day cycling tour of Shetland.
READ FULL STORYWorries over Curriculum (John and Jeanette Clayton)
We wish to state our grave fears with regards Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). The name of this new qualification sounds aspiring, but everything we are
READ FULL STORYIncorrect statement (Andrew Halcrow)
On BBC Radio Shetland’s “Public Platform” last Thursday Jonathan Wills was askked: “Who is paying Viking Energy’s legal bills [for the ongoing judicial review]?”
READ FULL STORYTilting at (giant) windmills (Billy Fox)
As we take in the SIC financial director’s latest report and see how £325 million over and above council income was spent from reserves since
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