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Three times more ‘affordable rural’ homes built in Aberdeen City than Shetland
More affordable rural homes have been built in Aberdeen City than in Shetland, new figures reveal. According to a Freedom of Information request, just 111…
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No budget in place to reopen mothballed schools
Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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Four year driving ban and electronic tag for man who took his father’s car without consent
A 35-year-old man who took his father’s car without permission has been handed a four year driving ban. Sean Ballard was also ordered to wear…
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Replacement cable installed to Papa Stour
SSEN Distribution’s specialist subsea team has successfully completed the first phase of installing a replacement cable between Mainland Shetland and Papa Stour. This phase –…
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New rural affairs minister meets fishing leaders
New rural affairs minister Daniel Zeichner has visited the isles to see for himself work carried out in the fishing industry. The Minister for Food…
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MP pushes against fuel payment cut
Opposition MPs are taking a stand against plans to scrap winter fuel payments for the majority of pensioners, amid claims almost 9,000 people in the…
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Cake fridge a county winner
A cake fridge is marking a sweet celebration after scooping a prestigious award. The Original Cake Fridge at East Burrafirth was named as a county…
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POLL: Should Rosebank go ahead?
Campaigners were celebrating this week after the UK government announced it would not challenge the judicial review brought against the Rosebank oil and gas development.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 30th August) edition of The Shetland Times: • Dogs Against Drugs secures government funding. • SSE gains £2 million in less than a…
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Victory for campaigners as UK government concedes legal challenge against Rosebank
The UK government has today (Thursday) confirmed it will not challenge the judicial review brought against the Rosebank oil and gas development.
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Man accused of assaulting police officer ordered to leave Shetland until his trial
A 20-year-old man who denies assaulting a police officer has been ordered to leave Shetland until his trial.
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Hefty fine after ‘one almighty punch’ causes permanent disfigurement
A 24-year-old offshore worker has been ordered to pay £4,000 after causing a man permanent disfigurement with “one almighty punch”.
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Fair Isle and Foula flights grounded for almost a week due to plane fault
There have been no flights to Fair Isle or Foula since a plane fault was identified on Friday.
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Stars of Still Game and Balamory take trip on Dagalien
Ferry crews welcomed “Scottish TV royalty” on board the Dagalien today (Tuesday).
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