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Lerwick Distillery granted alcohol licences
A new distillery in Lerwick’s Market Street has been given the green light to sell alcohol. Lerwick Distillery was granted both on and off-sale licences…
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Notice of poll confirms six candidates standing
A notice of poll has been published ahead of next month’s general election, confirming six candidates hopeful of securing your vote. The candidates are Alex…
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Coastguard helicopter sent for medical evacuation
The coastguard helicopter was scrambled this morning [Saturday] for a medical evacuation from an offshore platform. The platform was situated around 120 nautical miles north…
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POLL: Should 20mph speed limits become the norm for built-up areas?
Roads officials are driving through plans for slower speed limits in built up areas.
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Viking Energy Windfarm produces its first power
Viking Energy Windfarm has reached its latest milestone after the first energy has been produced from its 155-metre turbines.
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Councillor fined for speeding offence
A South Mainland councillor has been fined for doing almost twice the speed limit through Lerwick. Allison Duncan, who is the chairman of the council’s…
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SIC approves extension time for Yell windfarm
The SIC has approved to extend the implementation date for a Yell windfarm by two years.
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Lerwick Lanes plans are a ‘big mistake’, says community councillor
The SIC has been warned it is “making a big mistake” over proposals to reduce car parking in the Lerwick Lanes masterplan.
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Junior Up-Helly-A’ nominated for national award
Junior Up-Helly-A’ (UHA) has been shortlisted in the Encouraging Reciprocal Learning category of this year’s Generations Working Together Excellence Awards.
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Tesco cancels home deliveries due to stock shortage as freight boat remains in dry dock
Tesco has cancelled home deliveries due to stock shortages amid the ongoing freight issues.
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Viking car park proposal meets strong opposition
Plans for a car park and picnic benches on part of the Viking Energy windfarm construction site have attracted fierce opposition.
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Election notice officially announced
A notice for the UK parliamentary election has officially been announced.
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Freight boat remains in dry dock two weeks after being taken out of service
Freight vessel Helliar remains out of action more than two weeks after she entered dry dock for repairs to a propeller.
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Council investments rally to reach £387m
Council investment funds increased to £387m by the end of the last financial year.
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