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Political activist Jen Stout.

Radical change impossible under Smith proposals

3 February 2015

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Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael says the Smith Commission proposals are "built to last".

Lib Dems: more powers are ‘good news’ for isles

22 January 2015

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Shetland born writer Jordan Ogg now lives and works in Edinburgh.

Comment: limited geographically and politically?

24 November 2014

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Independent MSP Jean Urquhart.

Urquhart: politicians must listen to the people

21 October 2014

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Shetland MSP Tavish Scott.

Scott: commission should reverse ‘centralisation’

16 October 2014

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SIC convener Malcolm Bell, leader Gary Robinson and chief executive Mark Boden at Lystina House today. Photo: Shetnews

SIC continuing push for more powers

10 October 2014

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Campaigner Louise Thomason is hopeful the renewed clamour for social justice will outlast the referendum campaign. Photo: Shetnews

Opinion: One way or another, change is coming

29 September 2014

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Tavish to represent LibDems in devolution talks

25 September 2014

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Highlands and Islands list MSP Jean Urquhart at the referendum count at Clickimin on Thursday night. Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

‘To stop stone dead now would be outrageous’

22 September 2014

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Gary Robinson is eager to ensure the UK and Scottish Governments honour their pledges to Shetland.

SIC to ‘strike while iron is hot’ to gain influence

22 September 2014

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Opinion: Grief, relief and feet to the fire

21 September 2014

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Alistair Carmichael MP

Carmichael: a federal UK is inevitable

19 September 2014

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LIVE: Scottish referendum count

18 September 2014

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Scottish secretary and northern isles MP Alistair Carmichael

Carmichael says Shetland could go it alone

17 September 2014

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Shetland News says Yes to independence

16 September 2014

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Shetland News columnist Genevieve White argues the case for a No vote at Thursday's referendum - Photo: Hans J Marter/Shetland News

Opinion: Wake up from this independence fairy tale

15 September 2014

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Shetland's returning officer Jan Riise. Photo: Shetnews

Referendum likely to see high turnout in isles

15 September 2014

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Miriam Brett, 23, from Bressay, has played a major role in the Common Weal and Generation Yes movements during the referendum campaign. Photo: Simon Baker

Brett becomes a leading light in Yes movement

12 September 2014

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Yes campaigners host Lerwick street party

11 September 2014

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Shetland's unionist vote is being squeezed as the referendum debate nears voting day. Photo Shetnews

How will Shetland vote on referendum day?

4 September 2014

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Better Together: former UK trade minister Brian Wilson and Shetland MSP Tavish Scott. Photo: Shetnews/Neil Riddell

Wilson: No vote is best for isles exporters

3 September 2014

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Referendum Q&A with ex Labour minister

1 September 2014

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Isles MP and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael says he is "straining every sinew" to achieve a No vote. Photo: Shetnews

Yes case ‘full of contradictions’, says Carmichael

28 August 2014

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BBC Radio Shetland's John Johnston chairs the BBC referendum debate with Brian Smith and Jean Urquhart (right) for Yes and Tavish Scott and Susan Bowie for No. Photo Shetnews

Sturgeon shines after bickering BBC debate

28 August 2014

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Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon, with SNP list MSP Mike Mackenzie, outside Islesburgh on Wednesday morning. Photo: Shetnews

Sturgeon: isles oil fund sets template for Scotland

27 August 2014

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Scotland's deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon takes the campaign for a Yes vote to Shetland on Wednesday.

Yes/No camps stake claim for isles votes

26 August 2014

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Writer and film maker Christopher Silver.

‘If people want a better future they need to shape it’

25 August 2014

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Jeff Merrifield

English islanders’ conflicting views on referendum

23 August 2014

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Bertie Armstrong: ' delighted with detailed responses'

Referendum briefing for fishermen

21 August 2014

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Shetland Islands Council leader Gary Robinson holds up the two pledges from the UK and Scottish governments for greater island powers following the independence referendum.

Westminster’s offer leaves out seabed income

15 August 2014

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Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael is in Stornoway to launch the UK government's ten point plan for Scottish islands - Photo: ShetNews

Ten point plan for Scottish islands

15 August 2014

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A confident Shetland MSP Tavish Scott takes in Hillswick as part of his marathon speaking tour of the isles to promote the No vote in the independence referendum. Photo Shetnews

Scott: No vote must be decisive

14 August 2014

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Ruth Davidson joining Better Together Shetland campaigners at their Cunningsburgh Show stall on Wednesday. Photo: Shetnews

Tory leader in isles to make case for unity

13 August 2014

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Macwhirter on Scotland’s ‘Road to Referendum’

12 August 2014

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Ian Hudghton MEP: 'Scotland needs to be represented internationally' - Photo: Hans J Marter/ShetNews

Hudghton: Independence the key for a better CFP

12 August 2014

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Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to visit Shetland ahead of the referendum.

Sturgeon to make pre-referendum visit

8 August 2014

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One of the first photos of David Cameron in Shetland taken shortly after his arrival at Sumburgh airport in the afternoon of 22 July. With him is Alistair Carmichael, the Scottish secretary and local MP - Photo: Ronnie Robertson

Cameron conspiracy rumours dispelled

5 August 2014

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Dispute over ‘road equivalent’ ferry fares

3 August 2014

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Bruce Eunson giving a reading at Yestival. Photo: Ria Moncrieff

Pro-indy arts tour Yestival rolls into town

24 July 2014

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Yes Shetland chairman Brian Nugent.

Yes Shetland seeks debates with Tavish

21 July 2014

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Tavish goes on tour to defend the union

16 July 2014

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Professor James Mitchell

Opinion: a shift in strategy from the past

4 July 2014

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SIC political leader Gary Robinson.

Robinson expects London Crown Estate offer

2 July 2014

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Opinion: Defending the indefensible

28 June 2014

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Geordie Jacobson is urging young voters to say no to Scottish independence.

Opinion: Defending the status quo

25 June 2014

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Local government minister Derek Mackay, SIC leader Gary Robinson, Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond and Orkney council convener Steven Heddle pictured following the launch of the 80-page ‘Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities’ prospectus. Photo: Shetnews

Salmond offers seabed revenue to islands

FIRST minister Alex Salmond has pledged that Shetland would be handed all net revenue from leasing the seabed around its coastline if Scotland says yes to independence later this year – which could amount to millions of pounds a year.

16 June 2014

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Shetland born Jordan Ogg now lives and works in Edinburgh.

Daft and desperate angles on the indyref

30 May 2014

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Lesley Riddoch signing her book at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Tuesday evening - Photo: ShetNews

A weird country with the potential to blossom

28 May 2014

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