My side of the story (Duncan Simpson)
Having read the recent Shetland Times article (“Inkster comments give Wir Shetland a headache“), which references comments I have made over Facebook, I feel I…
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Inkster comments give Wir Shetland a headache
A member of Wir Shetland has admitted that the group has “image problems” as vice-chairman stands down following “insulting” and “inappropriate” online behaviour.
READ FULL STORYHotchpotch of feebleness (Ian Scott)
As much as I enjoy every Friday catching up with the weekly goings-on within the Wir Shetland family, I think someone should tell them that
READ FULL STORYNotable change in tone (Duncan Simpson)
Last year we had a “galling” SIC budget cut of five per cent. This was more than any other area in Scotland. Seemingly no-one is…
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Candidate Tinkler steps down from Wir Shetland committee
Dentist Ian Tinkler, who is standing for election to Shetland Islands Council next year, has decided to temporarily stand down from the Wir Shetland management…
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Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
Windfarm consultation, Trump views and Halcrow’s adventure
READ FULL STORYWir Shetland outlines its hopes at first annual meeting
Wir Shetland outlined its vision for the isles if the pressure group succeeds in making Shetland a British Oversees Territory that will not be part…
READ FULL STORYCriticism is ‘childish twaddle’ (Ian Tinkler)
Unfortunately, some nationalists and politically-motivated, or perhaps just ignorant souls, have taken it upon themselves to do everything they can to defame and criticise Wir…
READ FULL STORYNot Wir Shetland policy (Kathy Greaves)
Contributors to the “web” and to Facebook do so with wide-ranging motives and may feel that they can express their views on every and all
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Tulloch stands down as leader of Wir Shetland
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has resigned to allow an isles-based person to take over the role.
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Online clash prompts councillor to quit Wir Shetland
An apparent weakening in Wir Shetland’s solidarity has emerged after an SIC councillor became embroiled in an online spat with the organisation’s chairman.
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First Minister’s visit boycotted by campaign group
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrived in Shetland this morning off the North Boat and immediately faced criticism over the SNP government’s record on ferry…
READ FULL STORYSullom Voe job losses, CADSS closes doors and Carmichael legal bill donation
• End for CADSS drug charity as funding cannot be found • Up to 90 jobs could be lost in a Sullom Voe cull •
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Scott launches campaign as Wir Shetland declare support
Campaign group Wir Shetland this week gave its backing to Liberal Democrat candidate Tavish Scott for the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.
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