Extra funding boost for free school meals is welcomed
The Scottish government has extended support it is offering to those eligible for free school meals over the summer holidays.
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Halcro Johnston wants support for businesses speeded up
Businesses in the isles are still waiting to access vital business support from the Scottish government, according to Tory list MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston.
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Community groups to benefit from major Covid funding packages
Over a dozen community groups are benefiting from major funding boosts with thousands of pounds of support being made available to help vulnerable people cope
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Grant funding of almost £25,000 for community council
Lerwick Community Council (LCC) has secured significant grant funding of almost £25,000 aimed at supporting the town community during the Covid-19 crisis.
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CalMac withdraws legal action against Scottish government – UPDATED
Serco NorthLink have been cleared to take over the Northern Isles ferry contract at the end of March after Caledonian MacBrayne withdrew their legal action
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SIC overruled as Sella Ness extension granted
The Scottish government has overturned a Shetland Islands Council decision to reject the extension of temporary planning permission for the Sella Ness accommodation camp. In…
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Grant of over £3,000 will help provide breaks for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers in Shetland are set to benefit from an award of £3,203 made to Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS).
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Decision to scrap ‘named person’ scheme is welcomed
Politicians from various parties have queued up to welcome the Scottish government’s decision to scrap its unpopular “named person” scheme.
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Council described as ‘pawn in political game’ as ferry funding row intensifies
Elected members have launched renewed criticism against the Scottish government over its failure to provide fair ferry funding in the isles, with one elected member
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Lib Dem candidate lays out transport plan
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has laid out her five-point plan for improving transport links in the isles. The plan targets cheaper ferry fares, including…
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Firm loses legal appeal over £370 million ferry subsidy
A ferry firm has lost an appeal over Scottish government subsidies to provide services plying the waters between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles. Pentland…
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Crofters urged to submit Single Application Forms by midnight on Wednesday
Crofters and farmers in Shetland wanting to apply for subsidies are reminded that the deadline for submitting Single Application Forms (SAFs) is on Wednesday at
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Freight boats now government owned
The two freight ferries serving the Northern Isles have been bought by the Scottish government. Vessels MV Helliar and MV Hildasay will join the Caledonian…
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