‘Per head’ funding not fair (Duncan Simpson)
I have been relatively quiet in this general election period but there is one point which keeps cropping up (and not just in this election)
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WATCH: Lib Dem hopeful Carmichael finds support in Whalsay
A bonnie day in the Bonnie Isle saw Lib Dem candidate Alistair Carmichael argue his case between the rattle and hum of lawnmowers and folk
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Easter Monday holiday will mean fewer inter-island ferries
Monday’s public holiday for Easter will mean a reduced service on Shetland’s inter-island ferry service.
READ FULL STORYCouncil turned down Norwegian loan for tunnel to Whalsay, ASCC meeting hears
The council’s apparent refusal to accept Norwegian funding for a tunnel from the Mainland to Whalsay was aired at Saturday’s biannual meeting of the Association…
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Whalsay tunnel, Brexit opportunities and the isles’ accent in this week’ Shetland Times
• The council’s apparent refusal to accept Norwegian funding for a tunnel from the Mainland to Whalsay has been aired a community councils meeting. •…
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Scottish Water plans major works in Whalsay
Scottish Water is planning a series of works in Whalsay which, the organisation says, should result in major improvements to supply and treatment. The works…
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Whalsay are Parish Cup winners for 21st time
Whalsay retained the Parish Cup yesterday, beating Delting 2-1 in a closely fought game at Gilbertson Park to claim the prized trophy for the 21st
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Police officer to be appointed to North Isles
A police officer will be appointed to Yell, bringing cover to the North Isles and helping to finally get police numbers fully up to speed….
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Fishing industry ‘confident’ as new Resilient arrives in Symbister
The latest new addition to Shetland’s whitefish fleet steamed into her home port yesterday – showing ongoing “confidence” in the sector.
READ FULL STORYWhy Whalsay voted out (Joseph Kay)
After over 40 years of EU rule the British people democratically voted for “British independence”.
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Celtic lifts Madrid Cup after defeat over Whalsay
Lerwick Celtic have been crowned Madrid Cup champions after defeating Whalsay 4-1 at the Gilbertson Park tonight. Dean Guthrie showed early potential by initially putting…
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School closure proposals – reports to be published
The prospect of school closures has once again emerged, with consultation reports on Mid Yell and Whalsay set to be published this week.
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Look at external funding (William Polson)
I write this as an open letter to all Shetland Islands Councillors, as information in a statement by Scottish fishing minister Richard Lochhead in Fraserburgh…
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Resilient sold to new Irish owners
The Shetland whitefish trawler Resilient has been sold to a buyer in Ireland, and a new vessel for the Whalsay owners is due to be…
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