Tributes to former First Minister Alex Salmond
Tributes are being paid following the sudden death of former First Minister Alex Salmond. The former MP and MSP, who led the country as leader…
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Parliament to hear Dogs Against Drugs case
The Shetland Times petition to channel more funds from the proceeds of crime will be considered in less than three weeks time. Holyrood issued an…
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Presiding officer visits the isles
Holyrood’s presiding officer has visited the isles as part of anniversary celebrations for the Scottish parliament. Alison Johnstone MSP came to Lerwick on the second…
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Father and son to feature in parliament exhibition
A father and son are set to take centre stage in a national exhibition which highlights fishing pioneers and the dangerous “misconceptions” facing the industry.
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Achievement of top apprentice highlighted in parliament
A top apprentice has gained special recognition in the Scottish Parliament. A motion has been lodged at Holyrood celebrating the achievement of North Roe farmer…
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Sheep worrying issue raised at parliamentary committee
Penalties handed to irresponsible dog owners are not centrally collated, and no national register is kept, a Scottish parliament committee has heard. The news follows…
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Wills could be elected as list MSP in May election
Shetland election candidate Tom Wills has been named on the SNP’s regional list for the Highlands and Islands region. Mr Wills has been placed fifth…
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Candidate believes gay marriage ‘possibly related’ to Covid
Independent candidate Peter Tait will stand on a controversial anti-gay marriage stance in the Scottish elections in May. Mr Tait said that his position was…
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MSP questions government priority over heart disease
Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called for efforts to combat heart and circulatory disease to be given greater priority in future. The condition affects 68,000…
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SIC deputy convener Wishart will fight seat for Liberal Democrats
SIC deputy convener Beatrice Wishart has been announced as the Libertal Democrat candidate in the forthcoming Scottish by-election for the Shetland seat.
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New MSP vote to be held in late August
Shetlanders will vote for their new MSP in a by-election expected to be held on Thursday 29th August.
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Youngsters asked for views on Scottish parliament
Young people in Shetland are being asked to write to the Scottish parliament setting out their hopes and aspirations for the institution over the next…
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Tavish Scott takes Sumburgh parking row to Holyrood
The row over plans to introduce £3 a day car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport reached the Scottish parliament yesterday.
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Islands Bill praised by Halcro Johnston and Finnie
The Islands Bill has been hailed as a “real achievement” towards making sure islands communities thrive.
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