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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Scott wants deal as new Islands Bill debated in parliament
An islands deal and the “crucial investment” it would bring is needed to help push forward Shetland’s economy. That was the view of isles MSP…
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Travel fund announced to support isles athletes
A new fund set up to support athletes from Scottish islands travelling to the mainland to compete was launched in Lerwick on Friday. Up to…
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Council to get £5 million for inter-island ferries
Inter-island ferry services have – at last – been handed support by the Scottish government, with £5 million being pledged by the Holyrood administration for
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Scott makes renewed call for FAI into 2013 helicopter crash
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is pressing for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) to be held into the helicopter crash off Sumburgh four and a half
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Islands Bill should ‘undo the damage’ of centralisation
The Islands Bill should herald a change in mindset if it is to be more than a tick-box exercise, opposition MSPs have warned.
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Politicians in talks with CAA over air traffic control centralisation
Talks concerning far-reaching plans by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) to centralise air traffic control services have been held between isles politicians and the
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Talking Sport … with Jim Tait
It came as a blow to the many who enjoy indoor bowls to find out this week that their hall at Clickimin will be unavailable
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Assurances sought over ferry contract
Politicians have been reacting to news that the current NorthLink ferry contract has been extended by 18 months amid plans by the Scottish government to
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No deal from goverment over inter island ferries
The Scottish government has come under heavy criticism for failing to offer fair funding for Shetland’s inter-island links.
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The SNP’s kryptonite (Jamie Halcro Johnston)
Last week’s ferries debate in the Scottish Parliament showed the SNP Scottish government at its arrogant worst.
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SNP bites back in ferry funding row
Political skirmishes over the funding of Shetland’s inter-island ferry links have intensified, with the SNP and Liberal Democrats again locking horns over the issue.
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Digital divide widens as Aberdeen gets superfast broadband investment
A £2 million investment in faster public sector connectivity in Aberdeen will leave people in Shetland “puzzled” by the emerging digital divide, says isles MSP…
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Proposed housing plans increase the need for a new primary school, Scott believes
A new primary school should be built in Lerwick as the town continues to grow and around 400 new homes are on the cards. That…
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