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Bus contracts plan stalls amid fears over service cuts
In an embarrassing about-face the council has been forced to abandon its plans to award 288 new bus contracts for school and public services. Instead,
READ FULL STORYShetland’s young singer-songwriters come to the fore
Writing songs has not been much celebrated before in Shetland. Many of our best-known and best-loved artists have been interpreters of traditional tunes or of
READ FULL STORYCare partnership plans voted down
Councillors have today thrown out a recommendation to form a shadow health and social care partnership board, together with NHS Shetland.
READ FULL STORYNew care committee will hit democracy, councillors fear
Concerns have been raised by members of the council’s social services committee that increased integration with the NHS may lead to a reduced level of…
READ FULL STORYMassive town power station will cost £150m and need 400 workers
People in Shetland had a chance this week to view Scottish and Southern Energy’s plans for a new £150 million power station in Lerwick, the
READ FULL STORYGrutness man Andy pleased to discover a first for Scotland
A Grutness resident made an exciting ornithological discovery earlier this month, when he found the first Pacific diver ever to be seen in Scotland.
READ FULL STORYSponsored ‘otter walk’
A local wildlife tour company is taking part in a sponsored ‘otter walk’ later this month, in aid of Otter Awareness Day.
READ FULL STORYMoorfield Hotel denied 8am start for alcohol sales
A provisional licensing application by the new Moorfield Hotel near Brae for both on- and off-sales of alcohol has been granted by the council’s licensing
READ FULL STORY£11m investment to improve housing stock and cut emissions
Shetland has a “great opportunity” to reduce fuel poverty, cut carbon emissions and improve its housing stock, after investment of almost £11 million over two
READ FULL STORYJunior youth clubs could bear brunt of latest round of cuts
Cuts of 25 per cent are to be made from the council’s youth services this year and junior youth clubs and part-time youth workers seem
READ FULL STORYFamilies in shock after damage at Brae graveyard
Families in the North Mainland were horrified to visit Brae graveyard and discover smashed ornaments and scattered flowers.
READ FULL STORYCrofter Agnes in ‘state of half-disbelief’ after receiving honour
Crofter Agnes Leask had “an absolutely fabulous evening” on Tuesday, when she was presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Lord Lieutenant Bobby Hunter
READ FULL STORYReport highlights “grave reservations” over ferry decision
The council’s decision to base the ferry Filla in Skerries will be overturned this week after a major risk assessment highlighted “grave reservations” about the
READ FULL STORYPolice chief: oil worker influx has not turned Brae into Wild West
The influx of oil workers has not led to an increase in violent crime, says chief inspector Angus MacInnes – despite tales that Brae is
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