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Online bullying is serious problem, conference hears
Up to 42 per cent of girls and nearly as many boys have been affected by cyber bullying, it emerged at a youth conference at
READ FULL STORYFoula’s only pupil returns to school after chimney repairs
The mother of Foula’s only school pupil is relieved that her son can finally get back to school now that the building has been declared…
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SIC struggles to maintain assets, committee hears
There is a big gap between the amount the council can afford to spend and what it would need to maintain all its assets, a
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A quarter more spent on locums
NHS Shetland spending on locums and agency nurses rocketed this year, according to a new report by Audit Scotland. It revealed that the health board…
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Flybe should share the ‘flak’ over flights, says Cooper
The head of Loganair has pledged to come to the next meeting of the external transport forum to address concerns about service reliability, chairman Michael…
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Norwegian cadets to make unexpected visit
Tomorrow morning 90 cadets from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy will arrive in Lerwick on a surprise visit.
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Work on ferry contract ready to begin
Work is to begin this month on the first stages of the next North Boats ferry contract, due to come into force in 2018.
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Tanker charges to rise by 83 per cent
Tanker charges at Sullom Voe terminal will rise by 83 per cent next year, giving rise to the hope that some of the losses incurred…
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Italian restaurant idea frowned upon by planners
Plans for an Italian restaurant between Voe and Brae have failed to impress the council’s planners, but local businessman Henry MacColl is still hoping his…
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Education cuts loom as financial pressure grows
Education cuts are back on the agenda as the council looks to save nearly a million pounds in the next financial year – and this…
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Library could make £900,000 return to former site
Shetland Library could end up back in its original building on the Hillhead if a recommendation by the education and families committee is approved.
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Fear for services as new SIC financial plan debated
Cuts of 3.3 per cent a year are proposed in the council’s medium term financial plan put before councillors today.
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The future is looking positive for Sullom Voe terminal, with a projected life until 2050.
READ FULL STORYConvener shows solidarity with people of France
Convener of Shetland Islands Council Malcolm Bell has expressed his solidarity with the people of France after the terrorist attacks on Friday evening in which
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