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‘It’s time to get this right for the north’ – MSPs team up to push for cheaper fares and more reliable services through new regional air transport plan

Posted on July 18, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

“All the pieces of the puzzle are there to build an aviation network for the north that works.”

‘What is needed now is not more words but action’ – Northern Isles MP urges prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham to deliver on greater devolution

Posted on July 18, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

In the speech at the end of June, Mr Burnham said: “The days of Whitehall fighting the devolved power into the regions and nations are over for good.”

Green light for health board’s £1.2m staff accommodation plan in former hotel – Shetland Times

Posted on July 18, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

Green light for health board’s £1.2m staff accommodation plan in former hotel  Shetland Times

‘It’s time to get this right for the north’ – MSPs team up to push for cheaper fares and more reliable services through new regional air transport plan – Shetland Times

Posted on July 18, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

‘It’s time to get this right for the north’ – MSPs team up to push for cheaper fares and more reliable services through new regional air transport plan  Shetland Times

‘What is needed now is not more words but action’ – Northern Isles MP urges prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham to deliver on greater devolution – Shetland Times

Posted on July 18, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

‘What is needed now is not more words but action’ – Northern Isles MP urges prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham to deliver on greater devolution  Shetland Times

Normal ferry service set to resume – but more disruption could arise if a spare part does not arrive in time

Posted on July 17, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

The service has been operating with one vessel since Monday due to an issue with the Daggri’s fast rescue boat Davit.

UPDATE: MP says residents are still worried about RTS switch-off after UK government minister declares it has been a ‘success’

Posted on July 17, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

The RTS system was officially switched off last months after years of delays.

‘Getting this right really matters’ – Northern Isles MP urges UK government to act on heating oil reform as energy consumer minister welcomes report

Posted on July 17, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

Average retail prices for heating oil were, at their peak, 92 per cent higher than before the conflict, the CMA report revealed.

Scottish government accused of missing opportunity to create fair aviation tax

Posted on July 17, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

The Scottish government will match the Air Passenger Duty (APD) rates and bands for 2027-28

POLL: Should roadside verges be left to grow or cut back for safety reasons?

Posted on July 17, 2026 by gB2T6Gy

It follows conflicting opinions raised through the newspaper in recent days.

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