Shetland Times Column 31st January 2025
The Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament last week.
31 Jan 2025
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Shetland Times Column 17th January 2025
Local councils are struggling.
17 Jan 2025
Shetland Times Column 3rd January 2025
As the mountains of washing up are finally done and Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, there is perhaps time to reflect on the year that has passed and what might be in store for the year ahead.
3 Jan 2025
Shetland Times Column 20th December 2024
The season of goodwill and peace to all is upon us again.
20 Dec 2024
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