Shetland Times Column 20th December 2024
The season of goodwill and peace to all is upon us again.
20 Dec 2024
My Shetland Times Column
Shetland Times Column 6th December 2024
Following the annual fisheries round with the UK, Norway and European Union there are cuts in some quotas for important species including cod, reduced by 20%, and herring by 23.9%.
6 Dec 2024
Shetland Times Column 22nd November 2024
Last week’s text notification about de-registration to some patients at the Lerwick Dental Practice (LDP) is deeply concerning and has highlighted how the current Scottish Government dental policy is not meeting the needs of island patients.
22 Nov 2024
Shetland Times Column 8th November 2024
The Climate Change Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday and revises previous targets to achieve net zero by 2045.
8 Nov 2024
18th October 2024
The news of Alex Salmond’s death at the weekend came as a shock to many. The former First Minister leaves behind a unique political legacy and I offer condolences to his family.
18 Oct 2024
Shetland Times Column 4 October 2024
This week, the 15th Shetland Wool Week celebrates and welcomes knitters from around the globe.
4 Oct 2024