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Solutions sought after people were unable to use public bus full of tourists when cruise was in town

MORE concern has been expressed about the impact an influx of cruise ship tourists can have on local transport services after it was claimed a southend bus had to refuse passengers for most of its route - from Dunrossness to Lerwick - as it was already full. The bus in question.

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Lottery funding, Hrossey s delays explained, cruise ship season begins, Brexit losses and more…

FOUR local charities have received a total of more than £250,000 in funding from the lottery’s awards for all and improving lives grant schemes. Mind Your Head has been awarded two grants, £135,000 for funding its “holistic to well-being” which complements existing.

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Shetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss

Shetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss
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SNP is now known by the public as the party of incompetence

If the recent past is indeed any guide to what comes next then the SNP’s prospects are surely bleak.

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Scottish independence: 64p per person for preparations is a bargain

I am grateful to Scotland in Union for submitting freedom of information requests which show that just £3.5million has been spent by the Scottish…

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