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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Isles referenda proposal shot down
The Scottish government has blown a raspberry at the idea of holding referenda on island independence.
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Special delivery to highlight schools issue
University students from Shetland have travelled to Edinburgh to take their stand against school closures in the isles to the Scottish Parliament.
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Bad-weather cash for creelers’ fund
A Scottish government fund has been set up to help creel fishermen badly affected by the exceptional winter weather.
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Curtailed air scheme ‘hurting businesses’
MSP Tavish Scott has appealed for a re-introduction of the air discount scheme for business purposes after it was revealed that 60,000 fewer passengers were
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Westminster criticised over housing debt inaction as SIC committee reluctantly backs rent rise
There will be no new council houses built in Shetland for 25 years unless the UK and Scottish governments help the SIC pay off the…
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Enviroglass praised by Scottish government
A Shetland project to recycle waste glass into building materials has been hailed as a beacon of excellence by the Scottish government.
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