Ryan Thomson launches North Isles election bid
A North Isles member has officially launched his campaign for re-election in May.
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Reduced Yell ferry sailings due to coronavirus
The Yell Sound ferry has been disrupted today [Monday] – just days after an issue with the Ulsta linkspan was resolved.
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Ferry services in the North Isles are facing disruption as a result of problems with the linkspan at Ulsta.
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Shetland misses out on Scottish government fixed link proposals
Concerns have been raised after Shetland was excluded from Scottish government plans for fixed links.
READ FULL STORYThomson: Fixed links should start in next five years
North Isles councillor Ryan Thomson says work on fixed links should begin in the next council term.
READ FULL STORYTransport chairman demands NorthLink reverse scrapping of islander discount on food
A senior councillor has demanded NorthLink reverse its decision to scrap islander discounts on food and drink. Ryan Thomson – chairman of the environment and…
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Council seeks ‘climate conversation’ with community
The council is inviting responses to an online survey on tackling climate change.
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Two councillors lend their support to SNP candidate Tom Wills
As the countdown to polling day continues two high-profile SIC councillors have thrown their weight behind SNP candidate Tom Wills. North Isles member Ryan Thomson…
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Free bus travel could be considered in fare policy review
Free bus travel could be among the options considered following a public transport fare policy review.
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Views are sought on active travel strategy
A five year active travel strategy has now been launched by the council in draft form for consultation. It’s seeking the public’s views on walking,…
READ FULL STORYThomson to appear before Standards Commission hearing
A North Isles councillor has been ordered to appear before a Standards Commission hearing after he allegedly breached the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. The complaint…
READ FULL STORYShetlanders being ‘restricted’ says councillor, as isles record no new cases
NHS Shetland was the only health board in Scotland that did not record a coronavirus case on a day that confirmed cases rose by 806….
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New bus timetables to be introduced
Shetland’s transport partnership ZetTrans has launched new bus timetables for all bus services across the isles.
READ FULL STORYNorth Isles councillor criticises Swinney over schools decision
A councillor says the Scottish government has shown “blatant disregard” for local authorities following its massive change of heart over when – and how –
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