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Website for Unst bus shelter is ‘essential reading for future generations’
A website for the celebrated Unst bus shelter is rubbing shoulders with big-hitters including Facebook and eBay in the British Library’s list of 100 “essential”
READ FULL STORYUltramarathon leaves champion Charlotte wobbly . . . and delighted
Shetland runner Charlotte Black completed an epic feat in Perth last weekend, becoming Scottish women’s champion in her first ever 100 kilometre race.
READ FULL STORYToo many ‘flights of fancy’ in constitution debate, says Smith
One of the islands’ most prominent historians says the “fantastical” way the debate on its constitutional future is often presented nationally makes Shetlanders “look like
READ FULL STORYTrust urged to explain decision to axe ‘vital support network’ for young people
Calls are being made for Shetland Charitable Trust to explain why it has axed funding to Shetland Youth Information Services (SYIS).
READ FULL STORY‘Inspirational’ Cecilia’s bruck collection feat gains national recognition
A top Shetland bruck collector Cecilia James has been hailed as an “inspiration” after finishing runner-up at a nationwide civic champion award ceremony yesterday.
READ FULL STORYScott raises ‘serious questions’ over AHS contract
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is demanding an explanation as to why a local consortium was unable to bid for the main contract to build the
READ FULL STORYFiona stunned as pointers enjoy success at Crufts
A woman from Skeld returned to Shetland from the UK’s top dog show laden with five rosettes after a successful showing from her two German
READ FULL STORYSwinney rails against ‘absurd’ cruise ship immigration checks
Scottish finance minister John Swinney has lambasted the UK Border Agency for introducing “absurd and unnecessary” immigration checks which could hamstring Shetland’s ability to attract
READ FULL STORYBuilding firms concerned AHS contract is ‘closed shop’
Local construction firms are seeking assurances that they still have a role to play in the £36 million new Anderson High School project.
READ FULL STORYConstruction giant Miller awarded contract to build new AHS
One of the UK’s largest building companies, Miller Construction, has been awarded the contract to build the new Anderson High School in Lerwick.
READ FULL STORYTeenage girls Catherine and Kaylee elected to Scottish Youth Parliament
Teenagers Catherine Hannah, 15, and Kaylee Mouat, 16, have been elected to represent Shetland in the Scottish Youth Parliament for the next two years.
READ FULL STORYSIC wants to ditch rural registrars and centralise service in town
Registration of births, deaths and marriages could be centralised in Lerwick, with the closure of 20 home-based rural registrar offices.
READ FULL STORYSIC will encourage people to recycle despite the cuts
The SIC insists it remains committed to en-couraging more islanders to recycle their waste – despite the imminent axing of kerbside collections in Lerwick and
READ FULL STORYFolkies will be able to enjoy drams into small hours at May festival
Shetland Folk Festival has been granted a licence to sell alcohol at its Islesburgh club until 2am each night.
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