For Shetlanders and Shetland Interest
‘No body listens to the people’ – Shetland survey reveals deep dissatisfaction with politics while top election priorities include energy and fishing Shetland Times
Election candidates claim support for the party is buildng momentum.
Council convener ‘fighting on’ despite ban over unpaid tax BBC
Safety concerns lead to ban on indoor storage and charging of electric bikes and scooters Shetland Times
Island communities still heavily dependent on heating oil
A shortage of suitable vehicle repair services in the isles has sparked a row over Tesco’s refusal to offer insurance to drivers of electric cars.
Clarity sought over heating and red diesel prices following unrest in the Middle East Shetland Times
Fury sparked as Tesco refuses to offer Shetland EV drivers insurance due to a lack of vehicle repair services Shetland Times
Freedom of Information request reveals more than 1,600 council houses in Shetland were sold through Margaret Thatcher’s right to buy scheme.
Council sold 1,641 homes under Thatcherite policy – laying foundations for Shetland’s housing crisis Shetland Times