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Proposal to merge NHS boards to achieve very little, according to local health board chair

Lib Dems and SNP also voice opposition to Labour idea

24 February 2025

A hospital sign in front of a building.

Government to look ‘more closely’ at new hospital project as part of budget deal

5 February 2025

Wishart reassures WASPI women of Lib Dem support

21 January 2025

Call to rethink WASPI compensation ‘injustice’

18 December 2024

Green councillor hopes Lib Dems have been driving ‘hard bargain’ in budget talks

4 December 2024

Carmichael leads backbench fisheries debate

30 November 2024

A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

Lib Dems to work ‘constructively’ on budget as freight ferries touted in possible ‘deal’

25 November 2024

Two people are standing outdoors in front of greenery, smiling at the camera. The person on the left has long red hair and glasses, and the person on the right has short gray hair and is wearing a blue shirt.

Local Greens announce new leadership and invite public to meeting discussing council finances

19 November 2024

Budget concern over agricultural property relief

31 October 2024

Flags at half-mast outside a modern building at dusk.

Local tributes paid to ex-first minister Alex Salmond

13 October 2024

A group of people sit at a long table with laptops and microphones during a meeting in a conference room.

Government ‘committed’ to islands deal funding

10 October 2024

Three people in high-visibility vests and hard hats stand in a chilled warehouse, discussing near bins of ice.

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Swinney announces funding for fishing and aquaculture

Shetland based companies in line to receive more £3.2m in grant funding

7 October 2024

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First minister flies in for a busy day of meetings

6 October 2024

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Forbes among the guests as politics podcast heads to Lerwick

4 October 2024

Convention of Highlands and Islands set to visit Lerwick

25 September 2024

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Carmichael in the running for rural affairs committee role

6 September 2024

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Awareness of Scottish Parliament’s role is growing – says presiding officer

26 August 2024

A blue and white ferry named "Bíggja" sails on calm waters with a hilly, grass-covered shoreline and a small structure in the background.

Council officials not to attend ‘political’ Tunnel Vision meetings

19 August 2024

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MP says recalling parliament would show violence and vandalism seen on streets is ‘not tolerated’

6 August 2024

A man in a blue shirt and dark blazer leans against a stone wall by the water, with a Viking longship in the background on a sunny day.

Changes to fuel poverty payment will hit isles hard – Carmichael

30 July 2024

Carmichael supports compensation for WASPI women

17 July 2024

Sole Highlands and Islands Labour MSP’s role redefined as party takes power at Westminster

11 July 2024

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Party politics in the council chamber? Independent councillor becomes SNP Shetland branch secretary

Meanwhile another independent councillor – Stephen Leask – has joined the Labour party

9 July 2024

Labour councillor thinks isles’ ‘strategic importance’ will be recognised by new UK government

9 July 2024

‘You can achieve things in opposition’ – re-elected MP Alistair Carmichael confident a change in political culture will be beneficial for the isles

8 July 2024

A tunnel with red, blue, and green lights.

Government ‘very willing’ to discuss tunnels with the council, first minister says

24 May 2024

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First minister visit called off due to plane being unable to land at airport

24 May 2024

Extra island funding pledged as first minister to take trip to Shetland

24 May 2024

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Labour announces election candidate

8 May 2024

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Local politicians react to first minister’s resignation

29 April 2024

No change on general election campaign following Bute House agreement collapse, says SNP candidate

26 April 2024

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End of power sharing agreement a ‘good thing for Scottish Greens’ – Armitage

25 April 2024

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Local student picked as Tory election candidate

15 April 2024

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Green councillor to stand in general election

Alex Armitage will vie for the Northern Isles seat at Westminster

10 April 2024

Autonomy conference cancelled after low ticket sales

9 April 2024

Carmichael urges caution on Conservatives’ proposal to scrap National Insurance contributions

14 March 2024

Minister seeks to speak to islanders about depopulation

13 March 2024

A large group of people watching a bonfire.

Levelling Up minister enjoys extended Shetland visit

5 February 2024

Your right to know.

Wishart supports ‘ground-breaking’ Freedom of Information reform proposals

23 January 2024

Autonomy conference pencilled in for April

11 January 2024

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Green MSP receives assurances that jury trials will return to island courts

Prisoner escort company fined £4 million for contract breaches

10 January 2024

British pound coins and notes on a white background.

Councils not impressed by Scottish budget

20 December 2023

Carmichael calls on UK Government to ‘stand up’ for international law

20 December 2023

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

SIC leader joins the Lib Dems but continues as independent councillor

18 December 2023

A man holding a sign that says case fire in front of a building.

Council convener rejects Palestine ceasefire motion

The motion was deemed inappropriate as it involved international politics

11 December 2023

The Muckle Roe bridge. Photo courtesy of Shetland Islands Council.

Fixed links debate hears calls for government to step in to fund studies

6 December 2023

LK Sheriff Court

‘Poverty wages’ run public services into the ground, claims Green MSP

8 November 2023

More concern over removal of jury trials from island courts

7 November 2023

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