Oil industry fears as BP announces 600 jobs will go
Local and national politicians have expressed concern after BP announced plans to shed about 600 jobs from its operations in the North Sea.
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A quarter more spent on locums
NHS Shetland spending on locums and agency nurses rocketed this year, according to a new report by Audit Scotland. It revealed that the health board…
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Backing for fairer delivery charges petition
A petition which seeks to stop retailers discriminating against the islands by charging excessive postage fees has gained local support from MSP Tavish Scott.
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Politicians apply pressure on Loganair over standard of service
Politicians have called for urgent action over the lifeline air services run by Loganair to and from Shetland and other parts of the Highlands and
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Carmichael case a ‘political show trial’, says MSP
Isles MSP Tavish Scott has called legal proceedings brought against former Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael as a “political show trial”. The former Scottish Lib Dem…
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Tory says Holyrood election is no two-horse race
The Tory candidate for next year’s Holyrood election has brushed off claims it will be a two-horse race between the Lib-Dems and SNP. Cameron Smith…
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War of words over ferry subsidies
The SNP candidate for Shetland at the Scottish parliamentary elections in May has accused MSP Tavish Scott of a “cheap smear”, by claiming the isles…
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Air Discount Scheme to rise to 50 per cent in January
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) run by the Scottish government is to increase to 50 per cent from 40 per cent on bookings made after
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Action needed rather than words, says Scott
After eight years of an SNP government Shetland needs positive action rather than endless rhetoric, MSP Tavish Scott says.
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Healthcare survey results revealed
The healthcare survey circulated recently by MSP Tavish Scott yielded 900 responses, which Mr Scott deemed a “phenomenal” result. The survey focused on four main
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MSP Tavish Scott has welcomed a debate in the Scottish Parliament on delivery charges to the Highlands and Islands.
READ FULL STORYChallenges facing crofters to be raised at Holyrood
Some of the problems facing crofters and farmers will be highlighted in Holyrood today.
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Syria vigil urges solidarity with displaced people
Around 60 people gathered at Lerwick’s Market Cross at noon on Saturday for the Shetland Sees Syria vigil to raise awareness of the plight of
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Flags fly in isles to mark Merchant Navy Day
The Merchant Navy’s official flag, the red ensign, was flown throughout Shetland yesterday to mark Merchant Navy Day.
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