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Consultation on new Brae School begins
Consultations have begun on the new £42.5 million Brae School with bairns, staff and members of the public getting a look at proposed designs. The…
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Roadworks outside Queen’s Hotel extended again
The roadworks along South Commercial Street are expected to be completed on Friday – but it will be another three weeks before it reopens.
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WATCH: Dramatic video shows extent of flooding at Kergord
A shocking video has revealed the extent of the flooding at Kergord following yesterday’s (Tuesday) torrential rain.
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Yell Sound down to single vessel service on Wednesday
Inter-island ferries on the Yell Sound service will operate with a single vessel tomorrow (Wednesday).
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Demolition proposed for 46-year-old ‘temporary’ classrooms
Temporary classrooms have been earmarked for demolition – 46 years after they were first built.
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SIC roads team attend Weisdale landslide
Efforts are underway to “clear material” from a Weisdale road following a landslide. The SIC confirmed its road team are currently on the scene to…
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Charitable trust’s funds up by £52m
Shetland Charitable Trust’s funds have increased by £52m to reach £445.3m.
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NHS marks Suicide Prevention Day
NHS Shetland is looking to change that narrative around the “complex issue” of suicide. Today (Tuesday) 10th September, is Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed…
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Warning of inter-island ferry disruption as weather worsens with gale force winds
The SIC has warned that its inter-island ferry service may be disrupted amid gale force winds and torrential rain.
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NorthLink warns of ferry disruption
Delays are expected on NorthLink ferries over the next two days due to adverse weather forecasts. This evening’s (Tuesday) sailing from Aberdeen to Lerwick via…
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Haar Sauna ‘thrilled to be representing Shetland’ at prestigious business award
A pioneer in the outdoor sauna scene is in the running for a prestigious business award.
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WATCH: World’s largest offshore construction vessel returns to Dales Voe
The world’s largest offshore construction vessel has returned to Lerwick to offload material from a North Sea oilfield.
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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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