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Union criticised but ferry strike will go ahead
Inter-island ferry passengers face another morning of disruption on Wednesday despite hopes that industrial action had been suspended ahead of the trial of a pilot…
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Moves towards greater broadband coverage
More than three quarters of Shetland premises could be connected to “superfast broadband” by next year, a meeting of the council’s policy and resources committee…
READ FULL STORYFerry strikes continue, but union speaks of fresh hope
Fresh hope has emerged that a resolution could be found to the industrial dispute between ferry mates in the Unite trade union and the SIC,…
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Freedom for the jarl – but damage comes at a cost
On a dreich morning the waiting public got their first view of the 70-strong Jarl’s Squad.
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Sound pupils are European quiz champions
The quiz about Europe held in primary schools throughout Scotland has seen a Lerwick school go into the national final round.
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Ideas wanted for future of isles theatre
The future of theatre in the isles, and in particular ways to use Lerwick’s Garrison Theatre, should be guided by the Shetland public, according to
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North Sea dip is a ‘nice way to wake up’
Eleven intrepid swimmers took part in the annual new year dip in the sea at Mavis Grind.
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MBE honour for Unst businesswoman
Unst businesswoman Elizabeth Johnson is the second Shetlander to be honoured in the New Year’s Honours List, being made an MBE for her work in…
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Gym coach Wylie humbled by New Year’s honour
Former Shetland resident and gymnastics coach Mark Wylie is to receive the British Empire Medal from the Queen in her 2015 New Year’s Honours list.
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This week’s atrocity in Pakistan in which 132 schoolchildren were murdered has had repercussions worldwide, including in Shetland.
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‘Great news’ for post offices
The Post Office Card Account, which offers an account for pensioners and benefit claimants to use at post offices, is safe for another seven years.
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A Cunningsburgh couple are celebrating after being granted planning permission to open a farm shop in the area.
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Wool Week tutors to pass on knitting skills
Knitting classes for bairns are due to start in the new year as part of Shetland Wool Week’s bid to make 2015 the biggest knitting…
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International award for young sailor Sandison
Keen sailor Scott Sandison saw off global competition to be named Sail Training International Sail Trainer of the Year 2014.
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