Cafe plans for Cunningsburgh kirk
Plans for a café, crafts shop and an apartment have been proposed for the old Cunningsburgh kirk. The SIC will consider the proposal put forward…
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SSE to ‘work with pupils’ after criticism of turbine name
SSE has said it is “aware of local concerns” about the decision to name a turbine after the former owner of the Halfway House. School…
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Lifeboat rescues stranded dog
Coastguard and lifeboat crews were called out on Sunday to rescue a dog after it jumped over cliffs. Four coastguard crews were called out around…
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Council makes housing plea for new staff
The SIC has urged anyone with vacant properties to help them accommodate new council staff amid a housing shortfall. It said that incoming staff were…
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Sail trainees to embark on tall ships adventure
Six trainees from Sail Training Shetland (STS) will take part in the Tall Ships race between the Aland Islands and Poland.
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Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser exceeds £6,000
This newspaper’s Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser has raised more than £6,000 – with 10 days left to make a donation. Most donations were handed in…
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Kayakers enjoy stunning weekend scenery
Kayakers from across Europe came together for three days of exploring some of Shetland’s most exquisite caves and scenery. Shetland Kayak Symposium 2024 sold out…
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Sandwick and Whitedale to meet in Parish Cup final
Sandwick beat Southend United in a tense match at Boddam this afternoon to reach the final of the Parish Cup and will meet Whitedale in…
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Carmichael urges government to recognise Palestine
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael called on the incoming Labour government to support efforts to achieve lasting peace in Israel and Palestine – including…
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POLL: Do you agree that wind turbines look “pretty”?
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant said last week she felt wind turbines were “pretty”, and a temporary measure that can be “taken down”. Ms Grant said…
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Whalsay ferry to be out of service for two weeks
Whalsay ferry Linga will be out of service for two weeks as installation works get underway.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 19th July) edition of The Shetland Times:
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The secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
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Catalina makes flyover before goodbye
A flight crew said goodbye to the isles after making a flyover Lerwick and Sullom Voe. Earlier today (Thursday), a crew of five people on…
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