Tavish celebrates local salmon farmers
Sector echoes calls for Brexit transition period to be extended
As former Shetland MSP Tavish Scott prepares for a ‘quieter’ life at Scottish Rugby, he spends a Friday afternoon with Shetland News editor Hans J Marter for one last big interview with the local media.
Renewed calls for the FAI process to be overhauled
There was little appetite for leaving the EU at the Town Hall event.
Contract faces legal challenge from Pentland Ferries
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MSP Tavish Scott warns of ‘ocean of red tape’
Council leader seeks further talks with Scottish Government
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Transport Scotland says ferry contract will provide value for money.
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Shetland and Orkney are among the slowest local authority areas in the UK, according to new research.
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Tough funding climate set to continue for health board
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Government-owned airport operator Highland and Islands Airports (HIAL) has come under renewed pressure for its alleged failure to serve rural communities.
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Britain could remain in CFP till 2022 with no say over fisheries.
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THE SCOTTISH Government says it will take an “outside-in” approach to rolling out superfast broadband access the country – meaning that rural areas could be the first to benefit.