Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today raised concerns in Parliament over a civilian Russian tug which has been plying the waters to the east and west of Shetland over recent days.
Responding, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said: “This backroom deal between the Conservatives and Welsh Labour...
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead, wants the highways department to take on the responsibility for road repairs, drain clearance and other work for the Earl’s Park area.
Lib Dems warn the UK Government is “effectively decriminalising car theft” by letting criminal gangs get away with it.
Liam McArthur today praised the ‘calm professionalism’ of those involved in the rescue of passengers aboard MV Pentalina on Saturday evening and the ‘generosity’ of the local community who looked after them once ashore.
So ferries look set to be the focus of attention at Holyrood again this week following the grounding of MV Pentalina on Saturday evening, albeit the attention shifts from events on the west coast to here in Orkney.