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Development committee lay out ambitious plans
Everything from student housing to high speed broadband connections were set out as goals during this afternoon’s development committee meeting.
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Shetland’s road safety target of campaign
Two motorcyclists from the Highland and Islands Road Policing Unit (RPU) have been carrying out high visibility patrols in Shetland as part of a road…
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Your chance to meet Shetland’s politicians
Residents will once again be able to meet with the isles Holyrood and Westminster political representatives to discuss local concerns, as in person surgeries return….
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Police target overtaking etiquette in Lerwick
Highlands and Islands Road Policing officers, working alongside Shetland officers, took part in a driver awareness scheme this week.
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Sullom Voe strike action looms large
Strike action by Sullom Voe tug workers has edged nearer as talks between their trade union and the council over long service bonuses break down.
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Licensing board discuss fee increase
A deficit in the Shetland Islands Area Licencing Board accounts led board members to discuss the possibility of increasing licencing fees.
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Happy Shetland Flag Day
As if anybody needs reminding but today marks the 15th annual Shetland Flag Day, when we celebrate all that is great about our isles. Created…
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Competitors complete half marathon
The 14th Shetland Simmer Dim Half Marathon was held today in near perfect conditions. Organised by Shetland Amateur Athletics Club, the 13.1 mile route took…
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Medical rescue underway off Shetland coast
The Sumburgh 900 coastguard rescue helicopter is currently on an operation to extract an oil platform worker for medical reasons. The platform lies 99 nautical…
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A vital lifeline to visually impaired
The Talking Newspaper, a service of Shetland Library, is a free, weekly service that transforms the written word into spoken prose allowing users to keep…
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Four more Covid cases confirmed
An additional four Covid-19 cases have been reported for Shetland today, announce NHS Shetland. All four were tested as asymptomatic household/family contacts of the case…
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ShetlandMade at Sumburgh is reopening
Shetland Arts have announced the reopening of their ShetlandMade retail outlet at Sumburgh Airport next week with the launch of new products from isles makers….
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Convicted teacher learns his fate
A Shetland school teacher has been sentenced after being found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two pupils. Kieran Malcolmson was convicted of two…
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New Covid case recorded in Shetland
Another person has tested positive for Covid in Shetland, NHS Shetland report. The new case is linked to travel to the Scottish mainland. NHS Shetland,…
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