Papa Stour cable replacement completed
Papa Stour residents have had their electricity supply successfully switched, following the recent installation of a replacement subsea cable. Engineers working for SSEN Distribution had…
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Hewitt Clark wins Pride of Britain award
A former Lerwick Lifeboat Coxswain has won the prestigious Pride of Britain award. Mr Clark, who served with the RNLI for 35 years, had been…
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Flood alert and wind warning issued
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) as well as a Yellow Warning of wind by the…
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Senior clinician to join NHS Shetland dental service
NHS Shetland has highlighted a new recruit in its public dental service. Heather Ballantyne will be taking the role of senior clinician next year. Dr…
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Morton to stand down from SIC
Shetland North councillor Tom Morton is stepping down from the SIC. The Labour councillor says he has reached the decision after carrying out “something of…
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Speeding offences detected
Seven speeding offences were detected by police in Shetland this week. Highlands and Islands road policing officers were in the isles as part of their…
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Council issues warning over rogue traders
Rogue traders are falsely claiming to be carrying out work for the council when they go door-to-door. The SIC has warned people to be aware…
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Second meeting scheduled to discuss Whole Farm Plan
A second meeting is being planned to provide crofters with information about the Whole Farm Plan. An initial meeting has already been planned for tomorrow…
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COMMENT: Strong turn out needed to help secure future of fishing industry
Your industry needs you! Calling all Shetland fishing crews, fishing families and fishing communities. Head along if you can to the Town Hall in Lerwick…
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Meeting to aid crofters with Whole Farm Plan
Crofters and farmers are being invited to attend meetings to learn more about how they can meet the Scottish government’s new Whole Farm Plan requirements…
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‘Safe zone’ to be created at hospital
A “safe access zone” will be created at the Gilbert Bain in Lerwick to prevent abortion protests from taking place. The move follows the passing…
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NHS Shetland’s annual review to take place
NHS Shetland’s annual review will take place this month, giving the public an opportunity to hear about what the health board has in store over…
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Search is on for junior guizers
The search is on for young people eager to form squads and take part in next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’. Committee members are eager to hear…
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Carmichael named as select committee chairman
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been confirmed as the chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in Parliament, after being nominated…
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