Council to get £5 million for inter-island ferries
Inter-island ferry services have – at last – been handed support by the Scottish government, with £5 million being pledged by the Holyrood administration for
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Ferry breakdowns prompt fresh calls for fair funding
Mounting calls are being made for the Scottish government to dig deep and help fund internal ferries.
READ FULL STORYUnst radar base proposals confirmed
Plans to re-establish a radar base at Saxa Vord in Unst have been announced.
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Sudden closure of bar comes in for criticism
The closure of a popular Unst bar has been branded “vindictive” amid fears it will make the island less attractive to tourists.
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Inkster comments give Wir Shetland a headache
A member of Wir Shetland has admitted that the group has “image problems” as vice-chairman stands down following “insulting” and “inappropriate” online behaviour.
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Government accused of reneging on ferry fares pledge
The Scottish government has been accused of reneging on its pre-election pledge to cut ferry fares by campaigner Ryan Thomson.
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New couple ready to do business at Tagon Stores
One of Shetland’s most popular country shops will have new owners after Ryan and Lesley Thomson take over Tagon Stores in Voe tomorrow.
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