Bring back shared cabins, MSP says
An MSP has called on Serco NorthLink to reintroduce shared cabins on its ferry services. SNP elected member Emma Roddick has urged the company’s managing…
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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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MSP makes social tariff call as energy costs rise
Calls for a social tariff to be introduced were made by a regional MSP, amid increases in the cost of fuel. SNP representative Emma Roddick…
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Fresh fears HPMAs could re-emerge
A Highlands and Islands MSP has raised his concerns the Scottish government might resurrect controversial highly protected marine area (HPMAs) proposals. HPMAs were shelved by…
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SNP picks candidate to challenge for Northern Isles seat
Orcadian Robert Leslie will stand for election for the Northern Isles at the next general election for the SNP. Mr Leslie previously ran for election…
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Sturgeon stands down as First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to stand down as First Minister after eight years in the job. The news has prompted a response locally,…
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Two SNP candidates to stand in council election
Robbie McGregor will stand again as a council candidate in Shetland South for the SNP.
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UPDATED: Electoral contest in South Mainland assured
An election contest is assured in the South Mainland in May, with five candidates standing for the ward.
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Council leader slams proposed SNP budget settlement
The spectre of “real term cuts” could loom over Shetland Islands Council in the next financial year, following a below-inflation budget allocation from the Scottish
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Job summit will hear of impact behind air traffic control centralisation
A jobs summit will be held this week to discuss the impact of air traffic control centralisation. The Prospect Union has invited politicians to discuss…
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Two councillors lend their support to SNP candidate Tom Wills
As the countdown to polling day continues two high-profile SIC councillors have thrown their weight behind SNP candidate Tom Wills. North Isles member Ryan Thomson…
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Wills calls for new Gilbert Bain Hospital
SNP candidate Tom Wills has said he will urge the Scottish government to build a new Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, if he is elected…
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MSP hits out at Scottish government over rural spending
Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the SNP of letting down rural Scotland. Speaking during a budget debate, the shadow rural economy secretary pointed to proposals…
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