Fair Isle seeks new principal teacher
Fair Isle Primary School is looking for a new principal teacher, offering an opportunity to live and work in one of the UK’s most remote…
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New trade rules bring export headache for small firms
New trade rules are having a detrimental impact on small businesses seeking to export into the EU. The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) creates…
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MP says EU-wide youth mobility a ‘no brainer’
A cross-party call is being made for a youth mobility scheme which could give young people the freedom to live and work across Europe. Over…
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Seals harassed at beach
Police are appealing for information after a man was reported to have intentionally harassed seals.
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Plan template will help farmers and crofters
A new template has been designed to help crofters and farmers as they plan how to meet new support requirements.
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Bolt in the blue meeting after lightning strike
A freak lightning strike led to an air emergency and a bolt in the blue meeting with a ‘football legend’ for broadcaster Davie Gardiner and…
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More ferry disruption
NorthLink has warned of further disruption to services until Monday – with passengers being told today’s ferry sailing from Aberdeen to Shetland, via Orkney, departing…
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SIC approves £18.6m for Fair Isle ferry
Shetland Islands Council has today (Fri) agreed unanimously to fund up to £18.6 million towards the cost of a new Fair Isle ferry and related…
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Funding will help new maritime heritage plan
Shetland Amenity Trust has secured funding to embark on a new maritime heritage initiative at Shetland Museum and Archives.
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NorthLink warns of weather delays
NorthLink is warning of potential disruption in services over the weekend. The Hjaltland is due to leave Aberdeen for Orkney and Shetland tomorrow. But NorthLink…
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Museum cafe closes
The museum cafe is closing due to staff shortages, Shetland Amenity Trust has announced. Hay’s Dock by the Dowry – operated by Beervana Ltd –…
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Weather latest
The council has advised some schools will remain closed today, while there is also disruption to school bus services. Aith Junior High School and Happyhansel…
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West Side schools remain closed due to weather
Due to wintry weather, some West Side schools will remain closed today, and school transport to other Shetland schools is affected. Overnight snowfall has meant…
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Two graduation ceremonies to take place
UHI Shetland will host two graduation ceremonies for the first time this year. Organisers say unprecedented numbers of graduates are due to be presented with…
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