No budget in place to reopen mothballed schools
Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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Four year driving ban and electronic tag for man who took his father’s car without consent
A 35-year-old man who took his father’s car without permission has been handed a four year driving ban. Sean Ballard was also ordered to wear…
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Replacement cable installed to Papa Stour
SSEN Distribution’s specialist subsea team has successfully completed the first phase of installing a replacement cable between Mainland Shetland and Papa Stour. This phase –…
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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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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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New rural affairs minister meets fishing leaders
New rural affairs minister Daniel Zeichner has visited the isles to see for himself work carried out in the fishing industry. The Minister for Food…
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Unst Show above all others
The day has stayed clear to allow families and friends to gather for the Unst Show. There have been plenty of indoor and outdoor entries…
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Fin named as Junior Guizer Jarl
The youngster responsible for leading next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’ has been named. Fin Hatrick has today [Friday] been confirmed as the Junior Guizer Jarl for…
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MP pushes against fuel payment cut
Opposition MPs are taking a stand against plans to scrap winter fuel payments for the majority of pensioners, amid claims almost 9,000 people in the…
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Cake fridge a county winner
A cake fridge is marking a sweet celebration after scooping a prestigious award. The Original Cake Fridge at East Burrafirth was named as a county…
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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POLL: Should Rosebank go ahead?
Campaigners were celebrating this week after the UK government announced it would not challenge the judicial review brought against the Rosebank oil and gas development.
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Sports Awards 2024 launched
It’s game on again for our top sportsmen and women. The Shetland Sports Award are back once again, celebrating the many sporting achievements over the…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 30th August) edition of The Shetland Times: • Dogs Against Drugs secures government funding. • SSE gains £2 million in less than a…
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