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North Mainland by-election confirmed
Only two candidates will contest the Shetland North by-election next month. The SIC posted the notice of poll today (Tuesday), confirming the date and the…
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Another Blues’ opponent withdraws from island games football
The Falkland Islands will be approached to replace Guernsey in the island games football competition next year. This comes after Åland had already agreed to…
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MSP ‘astonished’ over accountability claim for iCentre closures
A Scottish government minister has been accused of dodging accountability over the closure of all Visit Scotland’s tourism centres. One MSP was left “astonished” when…
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MSP welcomes energy regulator’s standing charge consultation
An MSP has welcomed a decision from the energy regulator to consult on introducing zero standing charges under the price cap. Green MSP Ariane Burgess…
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Government announces inter-island transport funding boost
A £20 million transport funding boost has been announced for ferries, flights or tunnels. Extra funding for inter-island connections will be allocated to Shetland and…
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Tenants return to Sandveien homes
The first tenants to return to Sandveien were welcomed after major construction work to rebuild the properties. Almost two years after families were moved out…
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NHS vice chairwoman stands for vacant council seat
Natasha Cornick has announced her intention to stand in the Shetland North by-election. The Mossbank woman announced her candidacy to replace former Labour councillor Tom…
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MSP calls for co-operation after ‘desperate’ human rights report
The report into human rights in the Highlands and Islands made for “desperate reading,” a list representative said. Labour MSP Rhoda Grant made the claim…
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The Shetland football team face a wait to discover their new opponent after the Guernsey FA pulled out of the island games next summer. The…
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Dental practice calls for change in NHS dentistry
Friction between NHS Shetland’s director of dentistry and Lerwick Dental practice has restricted the services on offer to patients. Lerwick Dental Practice made the claim…
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NorthLink warns passengers of disruption
Passengers can expect delays of up to two hours to arrivals on board both NorthLink ferries tomorrow (Sunday). Adverse weather has forced the operator to…
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Picture perfect: Sports Awards photographer shares snaps
The Shetland Sports Awards was a great success, with plenty of people getting in on the fun with the selfie frame. Photographer Brian Gray has…
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Sniffer dogs seize £20,000 of heroin in a week
An eye-watering £20,000 of drugs has been seized by police in a matter of days, with Dogs Against Drugs central to the successful busts. Between…
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Fair Isle Ferry funding secured
Funding for the Fair Isle Ferry has been secured, following the uncertainty of last week’s budget. Questions over the future of the project were raised…
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