Road safety pupils given awards in Lerwick
Children from schools across Shetland were hailed as a driving force that kept pupils engaged in road safety at a presentation today (Monday) in Lerwick. …
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Two SNP candidates to stand in council election
Robbie McGregor will stand again as a council candidate in Shetland South for the SNP.
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Councillor makes call for fresh thinking in finding recruits
A councillor has called on SIC staff to think “outside the box” when recruiting much-needed staff to fill long-running vacancies.
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Council urges road users to stay safe
Shetland Islands Council has issued a plea for road users to take care as traffic volumes pick up.
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Councillor content Slap purchase will benefit isles
An elected member says he is satisfied Shetland will see “significant benefits” from the SIC’s purchase of Shetland Leasing and Property Developments (Slap), despite news
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Fair Isle ‘friends and family’ fares to be explored
The SIC is to look into a reduced fares scheme for family and friends of residents living in Fair Isle.
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Proposed cut to gritting budget rejected by SIC committee
Cuts to the SIC’s gritting efforts have been rejected by a council committee amid concerns the move to save £50,000 would harm communities
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Media training costs Shetland Islands Council £600 an hour
Senior councillors have been given training on how to speak to journalists – at a cost to the council of £600 per hour.
READ FULL STORYShetland SNP’s McGregor says party will be ready for snap election
SNP convener Robbie McGregor says his party will be ready for a snap election.
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Do it the Shetland way (Robbie McGregor)
Dear members of the “We The People of Shetland of Shetland” group. In response to your open letter to the political parties in Shetland I
READ FULL STORYTub-thumping piety (John Tulloch)
It’s a time for piety from the SNP and Robbie McGregor, “lawn sleeves billowing”, gives us the text.
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Carmichael staying put as Northern Isles MP, he says
Alistair Carmichael has vowed to remain as MP for the isles despite widespread calls for him to step down after he admitted leaking a private
READ FULL STORYWaiting for Lib Dems’ comment (Robbie McGregor)
I write on behalf of the many SNP members and activists who feel very aggrieved at the way Alistair Carmichael has behaved.
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