First ministerial candidate pledges to scrap HPMAs if elected
MSP Kate Forbes, who is hoping to be elected as Scottish first minister next week, has said she will scrap a controversial fishing policy if…
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Five community groups earn share of Scottish government funding
Ability Shetland, Shetland Rape Crisis and Sandwick Carnegie Hall are among the successful groups earning a share of a £3 million Scottish government fund. More…
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Government minister praises community effort in emergency
Scottish government minister for resilience Keith Brown visited Shetland to meet responders and agencies involved in efforts to restore power. He visited Bixter Community Hall…
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Islands cost of living fund introduced
Households which are the most vulnerable will be given extra assistance to tackle the cost of living, now the Scottish government funded additional help. The…
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Skippers “vindicated” says SFA executive after fishing talks
The executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has praised the increase in quotas for fishing crews claiming it is a “vindication” for skippers. …
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Affordable housing in Aith project to commence
Work is due to finally begin on a new affordable housing project in Aith after initial tendering difficulties. The six-home development by Hjaltland Housing Association…
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Wishart invites MSPs to discuss fixed links
An invitation has been extended to a government minister to see for himself the need for fixed links.
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Superfast broadband roll-out picks up a gear in bid to reach 2,400 properties
The rollout of superfast broadband is set to move up a gear with major works planned to connect hundreds of homes and businesses.
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Carmichael welcomes bond scheme decision
Isles politicians have welcomed news that the islands bond scheme will be scrapped by the Scottish government. The scheme was announced last year in an…
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Scottish government cancels ‘bribe’ scheme after consultation
A £5 million proposal to “bribe” people to move to Scottish islands has been scrapped. The Scottish government’s Islands Bond scheme will not go ahead…
READ FULL STORYWishart: Bird Flu strategy must be put in place
Beatrice Wishart has questioned the government on its strategy to tackle Avian Flu in wild bird and seabird populations. She seeks answers to ensure that…
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SIC launches consultation on free period products
Shetland Islands Council has launched a consultation on where free period products should be made available to the public. Scotland became the first country in…
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Three wholesalers earn share of government funding
Three isles wholesalers have been awarded around £60,000 each from a Scottish government fund. J.W. Grays, Knowles and Shetland Freezer Foods all benefitted from the…
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£4m of funding provided to improve isles infrastructure
The Scottish government will provide island councils with £4 million to improve infrastructure. The money will be allocated to the six island local authorities to…
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