Hardly fit for purpose (Erik Young)
For some it may be heartening that our transport minister is taking an interest in our “lifeline service”.
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Stout defence made over Serco’s ferry record
The chairman of the SIC environment and transport committee has come to the defence of Serco and its record in providing the isles with its
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New air ambulance to visit isles
A new air ambulance helicopter for the Scottish Ambulance Service will arrive on Sunday, giving locals the chance to talk to paramedics and pilots. The…
READ FULL STORYStealth under-funding (John Tulloch)
How entertaining to witness the SNP jumping up and down, beating their breasts and shaking their fists in the air with rage, following Alistair Carmichael’s
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Ferry deal ‘a cock-up that turned into a cover-up’
The Scottish government has been accused of a cover-up after failing to answer questions about its decision to award the 2012 Northern Isles ferry contract…
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Cash award of £25,000 for Unst renewable gas project
A renewable gas project in Unst which could see the island at the forefront of worldwide renewable technology has been awarded a grant of £25,000
READ FULL STORYAdverse comments forbidden (Colin McKay)
Your correspondent in last week’s Shetland Times, Gordon Harmer, was obviously in such a hurry to see his name in print again, that he didn’t
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Airport security strikes to begin today
Two days of industrial action by security staff at Sumburgh Airport get under way today following a breakdown in talks between management and union representatives.
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Islands summit to be followed by oil and gas forum
An islands oil and gas forum will take place next month in Aberdeen following the first ever islands summit in Lerwick last Thursday.
READ FULL STORYMoney-grubbing attitude (John Tulloch)
SIC political leader Gary Robinson has stated in the local media that Shetland receives £29 million per year from the Scottish government, towards education costs
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Robinson criticises government over teacher freeze deal
The council’s political leader has criticised a Scottish government deal which calls for local authorities not to cut teacher numbers in exchange for cash.
READ FULL STORYAsk us first Alistair! (Angela Sutherland)
Scotland can and does already generate more energy than it needs, so to me fracking in Scotland is all about corporate greed.
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Independence best for fishing sector, says Sturgeon
The Deputy First Minister has insisted Shetland’s fishing sector will be in safer hands post-referendum if Scotland gains its independence.
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Commission could help rural issues
A commission may be set up to consider how to tackle issues that impact on rural communities.
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