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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Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in Northern Isles
A plea is being made for new volunteers to join the Children’s Hearing system in the isles. It comes as part of an annual recruitment…
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Windfarm petition reaches 500 signatures
A petition calling for SIC councillors to turn down the invitation to celebratory events marking the completion of the Viking Energy windfarm has already attracted…
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Whitedale named parish netball champions
Whitedale were named parish netball champions yesterday after a hard-fought cup final match. Rivals Whalsay gave a strong performance and narrowly missed out on the…
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