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Candidates clash over heating oil differences – but unite against ‘exorbitant’ price rises

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

Shetland candidates have united to condemn the stark rises in the cost of heating oil but each have different views on how to tackle the crisis.

Mystery deepens in to Reform UK’s Shetland candidate as even party members have no idea who he is

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

Reform UK claimed Vic Currie was a junior doctor based in another part of Scotland.

‘Time for change?’ Energy and education top of the agenda during lively hustings debate at Brae school

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

Pupils quizzed the candidates on topics including bad behaviour in classrooms, a ban on mobile phones and unemployment facing oil and gas workers.

Marine New fisheries studentship scheme a ‘fitting tribute’ to late Ian Napier – Shetland News

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

Marine New fisheries studentship scheme a ‘fitting tribute’ to late Ian Napier  Shetland News

Scotland’s Unexpected Snowy Spring Across Shetland, Highlands, and Aberdeenshire: A Traveler’s Guide to Stunning Snow-Covered Landscapes and Must-See Scenic Spots – Travel And Tour World

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

Scotland’s Unexpected Snowy Spring Across Shetland, Highlands, and Aberdeenshire: A Traveler’s Guide to Stunning Snow-Covered Landscapes and Must-See Scenic Spots  Travel And Tour World

‘Time for change?’ Energy and education top of the agenda during lively hustings debate at Brae school – Shetland Times

Posted on March 27, 2026 by vjp72s

‘Time for change?’ Energy and education top of the agenda during lively hustings debate at Brae school  Shetland Times

New vaccine is ‘best way to protect’ the community against measles, says public health chief

Posted on March 26, 2026 by vjp72s

NHS Shetland made the appeal as “even a small drop in vaccination uptake can lead to rapid spread” of the highly contagious measles virus.

OBITUARY: Josie Simpson was a steadfast advocate for Shetland’s fishing community and a devoted servant of Whalsay

Posted on March 26, 2026 by vjp72s

Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Sheila Keith has written a moving obituary for Josie Simpson.

Salmon farmers donate £10,000 towards innovative project that aims to see 5,000 Shetlanders receive free genetic screening to identify potential health risks

Posted on March 26, 2026 by vjp72s

Cooke Scotland awarded £10,000 to the Viking Genes Shetland project as part of its community benefit scheme.

ELECTION: What do Shetland candidates plan to do to support our fishing industry?

Posted on March 26, 2026 by vjp72s

We asked every Shetland constituency candidate to explain how they would help the isles’ fishing sector.

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