Burnham ‘fantastic news for Scotland’
Three months after Shetland winning a seat at the government table, newly elected MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad finds space in her busy schedule to sit down and reflect about life, politics and what’s in it for Shetland
- Search is on for next junior jarl
- More praise for journalist Jen Stout
- Lower Voe oil spill
- Child benefit deadline for children in education
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Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Sheila Keith responds to Scottish Government minister for agriculture, marine and the islands Jim Fairlie’s comments on the forthcoming consultation on new management measures for existing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Kira Spofforth has opened about her battle with the painful condition and says ‘being able to advocate for yourself is so important’
A campaign calling for greater support for local journalism in Scotland has gained cross-party backing at Holyrood, as an open letter supporting the proposals passes 100 signatures
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Topics of home and identity are highlighted in Hannah Parker’s Mareel exhibition ‘The distance from Shetland to Australia and back’
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In this ViewPoint contribution, Scotland’s fishing minister Jim Fairlie urges everyone with a stake to participate in the latest consultation on new management measures for existing marine protected areas (MPAs). He insists that the government has learned from the ill-fated HMPA consultation and adds that this is about “having a conversation” and work as partners.
SIC defends the menu as ‘varied and affordable’
With the annual music festival on the horizon, we take a look at some of the rising stars playing the four-day Lerwick event
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Young sail trainee Beenie-Ann Wood reflects on a special adventure aboard Swan this summer
