Also in the news / Climate targets, EU settled status, pollution levels, knitting, RNLI film and much more
Also in the news / Brave sailors, support for Loganair, furlough take-up and much more
Politics / “I’m here to help”, Wishart says after being sworn in as MSP
Coronavirus / Isles to move into Level 1 restrictions from Monday, First Minister announcesGreater freedom on household visits, hospitality and hugs for loved ones
Election / A vote for the Lib Dems is a vote for Covid recovery, leader Rennie saysWillie Rennie says his party has ‘caught the public mood’ during a positive election campaign
Letters / Scrutinise the wording carefully
Coronavirus / MSP says islands left with ‘uncertainty’ after Covid announcementNo clear path ahead for island communities, Wishart says
Politics / Parties clash over who secured fair ferry funding
Election / Election campaign round-up 9 March
Community / Politicians outraged as islands set to lose out in air traffic control centralisation move
Climate / Latest figures confirm extent of fuel povertySome help is available locally but Wishart urges Scottish Government to do more
Letters / Be honest and declare your political allegiance
Letters / Tiresome
Health / MSP wants to hear views on local mental health services
Community / Scale of fuel poverty compounded by Covid pandemic with little help in sight
Transport / Bill for remote air traffic control project tops £6m so farShetland MSP Beatrice Wishart says the amount spent on the project so far is ‘disheartening’
Coronavirus / NHS Shetland defends mental health service against LibDems charge
News round-up / MSP repeats call for testing, Fishermen’s Mission funding, archive film exhibition, youth arts grants, offshore SAR contract
Coronavirus / No new Covid cases for the second dayWishart receives confirmation that testing before entry to Shetland is being considered
News round-up / Tesco tightens rules, extra £3m for island businesses, mobile mast planning appeal
Community / Island impact assessments now required
Transport / Government needs to show ambition around fixed links, Wishart saysCouncillor Thomson adds that fixed links could bring economic and environmental benefits
Letters / MSP replies to Alec Henry’s open letter
Energy / Energy regulator urged to be more ‘proactive’ over complaintsFrustration at Ofgem’s lack of action on customer service and price hikes
Community / Wishart says free period products law is a ‘proud moment for Scotland’
Coronavirus / Wishart presses for indoor contact sports rule to be reviewed
Court / Wishart says delay in helicopter crash ruling should trigger ‘fundamental change’ in fatal accident inquiries
Transport / Remote tower technology has ‘no benefits to Shetland’Union and politicians respond to opinion piece by former HIAL employee published by Shetland News
Politics / Wishart confirmed as Lib Dem candidate for Scottish election
News round-up / Bus usage figures online, virtual event for innovators, Wishart praises library
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