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Bell’s Brae pupils assist in Lerwick ‘rewilding’ project
Pupils from Bell’s Brae Primary School have been planting trees as part of a “rewilding” project with Lerwick Port Authority.
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Council seeks ‘climate conversation’ with community
The council is inviting responses to an online survey on tackling climate change.
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Lord Wallace becomes Kirk moderator
Former Shetland and Orkney MP Jim Wallace has been formally appointed Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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New ramp in place at Skerries terminal
The ramp at the Skerries ferry terminal was replaced this week by local contractors Malakoff, working for Shetland Islands Council.
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Recreational trust wants people to help review subscriptions set-up
Shetland Recreational Trust is looking for people to help the organisation review its subscriptions in small informal focus groups. The trust needs people from all…
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Fair Isle, Unst, Whalsay and Yell included in subsea cables
Survey work on subsea cables to supply superfast broadband to 15 Scottish islands including Fair Isle, Unst, Whalsay and Yell will begin this spring. The…
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Cash will help with improvements at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Port Authority has received a share of £1.8 million towards work at the harbour.
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College walkout suspended after consensus reached
A proposed strike by college lecturers on Tuesday has been suspended after a consensus was apparently reached by both sides involved in a pay dispute….
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Jarl-elect Jamie reflects on two lost years
Today (Friday) marked the second year of disappointment for the jarl-elect in the South Mainland Up-Helly-A’.
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SIC recognised for promoting workplace gender equality
Shetland Islands Council has received a bronze accreditation after taking part in the “Equally Safe at Work” pilot scheme. It was the first accreditation programme…
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Huge amount of goodies delivered during ‘Tea in a box’
The last three weeks of the Shetland Relay For Life committee’s “Afternoon Tea in a Box” has been a resounding success. A total of 3,276…
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Carmichael warns government ahead of budget
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has issued a warning ahead of tomorrow’s UK Government Budget.
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Museum in Lerwick to reopen after Covid shutdown
The Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick is set to reopen tomorrow (Tuesday)
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High Court ruling raises further questions over contracts row
The SNP has criticised the UK government for wasting taxpayers’ money defending its handling of multi-billion-pound Covid contracts, following a High Court ruling. Health secretary Matt Hancock was…
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