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Geddes appointed as permanent chief at recreational trust
Shetland Recreational Trust has appointed an employee with almost 30 years’ experience in the organisation as its new chief executive.
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Busy weekend for coastguard crews
The coastguard rescue helicopter has been called into action twice over the weekend. On Saturday it was called to collect someone who had fallen ill…
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WATCH: Shetland win third straight Milne Cup after last-gasp goal
A last-gasp Lewis Harkness goal in extra-time saw Shetland retain the Mine Cup for a third year in a row.
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WATCH: Shetland retain hockey county title after penalty flicks
Shetland have retained the Lady Hamilton Cup after beating Orkney 4-2 on penalties.
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POLL: Should hostels be used as temporary accommodation?
The SIC has taken the unusual step of asking people to give up vacant properties for incoming council staff. With probationary teachers, social workers and…
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SSE to ‘work with pupils’ after criticism of turbine name
SSE has said it is “aware of local concerns” about the decision to name a turbine after the former owner of the Halfway House. School…
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Council makes housing plea for new staff
The SIC has urged anyone with vacant properties to help them accommodate new council staff amid a housing shortfall. It said that incoming staff were…
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Sail trainees to embark on tall ships adventure
Six trainees from Sail Training Shetland (STS) will take part in the Tall Ships race between the Aland Islands and Poland.
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POLL: Do you agree that wind turbines look “pretty”?
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant said last week she felt wind turbines were “pretty”, and a temporary measure that can be “taken down”. Ms Grant said…
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Whalsay ferry to be out of service for two weeks
Whalsay ferry Linga will be out of service for two weeks as installation works get underway.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 19th July) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Community groups delight in lottery funding
Three Shetland community groups are celebrating after being awarded a share of National Lottery cash. Shetland Care Attendant Scheme, Northmavine Community Development Group and Shetland…
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Summer disruption averted at two major airports
Strikes at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports have been called off at the last-minute. Almost 300 ICTS search workers at the two sites were due to…
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More Yell ferry disruption
Yell is set to return to a single-ferry service late next week as the SIC continues to grapple with staff sickness. The route between Ulsta…
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