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UpdatedNo surprise seafood exporters are angry – Carmichael
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Brexit / Post-Brexit trade arrangements a ‘bureaucratic mess’ – Carmichael
Brexit / Inevitable that promises to fishermen will be broken – Carmichael
Energy / Ofgem to ‘review’ cases of poor service from energy suppliers
Brexit / Commitments given over sheep farming after Brexit concerns raised in virtual meeting
Brexit / Prepare for a no deal Brexit, prime minister tells the countryBut isles MP Alistair Carmichael says people are “sick and tired” of a failing government
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Politics / Fisheries bill amendment seeks to enhance safety at sea
Brexit / Carmichael bids to make fishing safer by adding to MCA’s responsibilities
Politics / Carmichael joins parliamentary group to fight for the excluded
Business / Cautious welcome for tourism VAT cut proposal
News round-up / NHS patients encouraged to take boat, Lib Dems call for better connectivity, extra Loganair flight, rescue featured in new RNLI book, lifeboat auction.
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News round-up / Drink driving numbers down, Loganair’s new hygiene and distancing measures, MP says ‘legal limbo’ for EU citizens unacceptable
News round-up / Call for help for tourism sector, international arrival at Sumburgh, active travel packs from ZetTrans
News round-up / News round-up: Call for more home testing kits, Sandford exhibition goes live online, local transport survey
Transport / Call for lifeline aviation support
Transport / MP urges HIAL to release confidential report
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Brexit / ‘Challenging times ahead’ as Britain leaves the EU‘The cell door has been thrown open but the prisoner has agreed to stay inside for a few months more…’ (Collins)
News round-up / Post Office move confirmed, Community council’s charitable trust, MRI Scanner Appeal, Althing debate, MP comments on Iranian assassination
Election / Lib Dems hold Orkney and Shetland seat with reduced majority
Election / Lib Dem candidate speaks up for EU citizens
Election / Carmichael demands to see report into Kirkwall Airport incident
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News round-up / Sound art at Mareel, broadband roll-out delay, not-spots commitment and dementia film
Politics / Parliament agrees general election on 12 December
UpdatedNorthern Isles politicians reject new Brexit deal
News round-up / Oil worker airlifted after fire, Greenpeace protest over, Scalloway hustings, college merger concern, proposed election law ‘harmful’, Debra a candidate again
News round-up / Politics: parliament prorogation unlawful, new SNP branch convener, Wishart makes maiden speech