
New fisheries minister visits the isles




- Complainer says charity does not fulfil its stated objective
- Dogs Against Drugs welcomes debate about illegal drugs use in the isles
















- NHS Shetland says GP recruitment remains difficult
- MSP Beatrice Wishart calls for Scottish Government help to make working in the isles more attractive














- Ferry, care and education services under constant strain
- SIC vacancy level hits 10 per cent
- Director of children’s services stepped in to cover classes












- Night Train to Odesa also serialised for ‘Book of the Week’ on BBC4
- Book launch will be followed by fundraising event at Mareel

- Preparations for first orbital launch well underway
- UK Government investment of £10m in project finalised
