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Council cautioned against proceeding with consultation on closing Olnafirth
The Scottish government has advised local authorities that they should avoid consulting on school closures while a commission on the future of rural education finalises
READ FULL STORYFerry strike averted as unions and Serco NorthLink settle dispute
Trade unions have settled an industrial dispute with Serco NorthLink Ferries just over a week before the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union’s ballot for
READ FULL STORYNation’s largest high street optician to open in Lerwick
Specsavers, the biggest high street optician in the UK, is set to open a branch in Shetland later this year having agreed a deal to
READ FULL STORYPowerful literary line-up for this year’s Wordplay book festival
A well-known BBC TV presenter, a T S Eliot prize-winner, an Australian poet, an opera critic and the author of a book entitled Bring Me
READ FULL STORYAction needed now or oil funds could be gone in five years
If the SIC does not take decisive action to address its financial woes, it will run down its reserves by 2017 and be forced into
READ FULL STORYMilk price has not risen in two decades, says disgruntled Ness dairy farmer
The price of Shetland milk will have to increase to ensure the local industry has a sustainable future, according to one of a dwindling number
READ FULL STORYFresh fears raised over future of dairy industry in isles
Doubts have been voiced about the future of Shetland’s milk industry after one producer with nearly four decades’ experience in the business bowed out. There
READ FULL STORYTransport minister wants much longer ferry contracts
The duration of future Northern Isles ferry contracts should be much longer than the current six years to reduce uncertainty and encourage greater investment in
READ FULL STORYScrapping of hostel charging welcomed as plea is made for ‘legal and fair’ cuts
Isles MSP Tavish Scott has welcomed the SIC’s decision to scrap unpopular plans to charge senior pupils board for staying at the Janet Courtney Hostel,
READ FULL STORYCouncil set to ditch unpopular hostel charges for senior pupils
The SIC looks set to ditch its unpopular plans to introduce charging for senior pupils who board at the Janet Courtney Hostel when attending the
READ FULL STORYShetland mussel growers celebrate award of MSC certification
Shetland mussel producers have received a big boost with the news that their shellfish has achieved the coveted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
READ FULL STORYNine councillors to decide on identity of new chief executive
A panel of nine SIC councillors has been selected to oversee the recruitment of a new chief executive to replace the departing Alistair Buchan.
READ FULL STORYExtra houses to be built in Hoofields scheme
Two more houses have been added to the new scheme at Hoofields.
READ FULL STORYStaff cuts and ‘flexible’ working are part of ferry operator’s future plans
New North Boats operator Serco has re-affirmed its belief that there is scope to reduce staff and introduce “more flexible” working practices on the service.
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