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Better connectivity by 2017
Broadband and mobile services across Shetland are set to improve with a funding boost for work on new cabinets and new masts.
READ FULL STORYEmergency dredging at ferry terminal cost £27,000
Emergency dredging has taken place at Gutcher Ferry Terminal to remove a build-up of gravel that was causing damage to the underside of ferries.
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Squad’s colourful approach brightens the spirit
Guizer Jarl Mark Evans promised that his squad would be colourful, and so it was, with a host of warming red cloaks and sunburst shields…
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SSE consults on burying subsea cables to Shetland’s isles
Electricity giant SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) is to launch a public consultation on burying subsea cables to islands off the Shetland Mainland, which could
READ FULL STORYWhalsay harbour expansion plan turned down
A proposal by the Whalsay community for the council to re-develop and expand the harbour at a cost of up to £40 million has been…
READ FULL STORYSunday fun run for MS
Two women on a mission to raise money for MS are holding their first fundraising event on Sunday, a 5K fun run.
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Oil industry fears as BP announces 600 jobs will go
Local and national politicians have expressed concern after BP announced plans to shed about 600 jobs from its operations in the North Sea.
READ FULL STORYNorth Boats delayed
Winds gusting up to 60mph have played havoc with the North Boats schedules once again.
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Community group wants to take over hotel
A group of locals hopes to take over the Westings Inn in Wormadale, Whiteness and run it as Shetland’s first community-owned hotel.
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Hole in Aberdeen runway leads to travel drama
A Dunrossness woman endured a dramatic journey last night after her flight was diverted to Inverness because of a hole in the runway at Aberdeen…
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Storm Frank leaves a hole in the road
Part of the road at Seafield, Lerwick, was washed away by storm Frank yesterday.
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Gales cause leaks at hospital and further travel disruption
Southerly and southeasterly gales with gusts reaching storm and near hurricane force continue to cause disruption.
READ FULL STORYPower down after overnight gales
Gale-force winds caused power cuts in various parts of Shetland overnight. According to Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), 32 customers in Unst lost power at…
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Pizza man MacColl will fight on after SIC turns down his plan
A plan for a pizzeria between Brae and Voe was officially refused by the council’s planning department yesterday, but businessman Henry MacColl, whose dream it
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