Sun shines on Yell Show
The Yell Show is under way in bright sunshine. Hundreds are attending the agricultural event in the North Isle.
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POLL: Would you fly on a hybrid-electric plane?
Hybrid-electric planes could soon be flying passengers to and from Shetland as Loganair’s new partnership with Heart Aerospace aims to decarbonise air travel. Loganair said the…
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Consultations to be held over the new Brae High School’s design
The public are being urged to contribute their views to the design of the new Brae High School.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 6th September) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Energy firm ‘exploring potential’ of windfarm at Sullom Voe Terminal
The operator of Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) is “exploring the potential” of a windfarm at the site.
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Football squads selected for Island Games
Both the men’s and women’s football squads have been selected to compete at the Island Games being hosted by our neighbours Orkney next year. There…
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Loganair looks to introduce hybrid-electric planes to decarbonise air travel
Hybrid-electric planes could soon be flying passengers to and from Shetland after Loganair announced an “exclusive” new partnership.
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Political leader uses Viking celebration speech to call for fairer energy system
The SIC’s political leader has used her Viking celebration speech to call for change and a fairer system.
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Bus stations could feature digital displays with real time information showing when next service will arrive
Bus stops could soon feature digital displays providing waiting passengers with up to date information on when the next service will arrive.
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UPDATED: Junction closes for repair works
A burst sewer has partially closed a road in Lerwick.
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Tourists ‘flooding’ bus network, says transport boss
Tourists are “flooding” the transport network at peak times, a senior council official has warned.
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Greens say SSE acting like a ‘pirate’ after reportedly earning £10m from Viking windfarm in just one month
Shetland Greens have accused SSE of acting like a “pirate” after it emerged it is selling electricity from the Viking Energy windfarm at three times
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Three times more ‘affordable rural’ homes built in Aberdeen City than Shetland
More affordable rural homes have been built in Aberdeen City than in Shetland, new figures reveal. According to a Freedom of Information request, just 111…
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Anti-windfarm campaigners protest at SSE ‘celebration’ dinner
A group of around 20 anti-windfarm protesters campaigned outside a ‘celebration’ dinner marking the completion of the Viking Energy windfarm. The controversial 103 turbine windfarm,…
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