Fair Isle ferry replacement re-tendered ‘amid rising costs’
The SIC has agreed to continue a tendering exercise for a replacement Fair Isle ferry following a behind closed doors meeting. Councillors also decided to…
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Isles politicians call on NorthLink to add another sailing
Beatrice Wishart MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP has written to Serco Northlink Ferries, calling on it to allow an additional sailing to increase passenger capacity at
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EnQuest makes charitable contributions through health and safety scheme
Three charities have benefited from almost £15,000 in donations from an energy giant. EnQuest made the bumper grants to Clan Cancer Support, Shetland Heart Screening…
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Road resurfacing to get under way
A summer programme of surface dressing will soon begin on Shetland’s roads. Around 70 locations have been identified across the isles for works to improve…
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Lerwick artist receives global award
A Lerwick artist has achieved her “dream come true” after receiving a global award for her landscapes.
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Volunteers receive lifeboat medals with a royal seal of approval
Two Lerwick lifeboat volunteers will attend a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace as they mark 50 years of service between them. Long-serving volunteers Malcolm…
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First ‘hot fire’ test at spaceport marks new milestone in project
The first ‘hot fire’ rocket testing took place at SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst last week. Rocket Factory Augsburg, one of the key partners in the…
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Junior football sponsorship space donated to mental health charity
Mind Your Head will be the key sponsor for the Shetland 2010 junior football squad after a local business donated its shirt space to the…
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Ferry commuters urged to have “back-up plan” during timetable changes
SIC environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall has urged North Isles commuters to consider how “essential” their travel is and have a “back-up” plan ahead
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Private appearance on assault charge
A 46-year-old man has appeared in private charged with assault to injury. Stephen Downton, whose address was given as Shetland, made no plea when he…
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Community council urges energy giants to move project to another site
A community council has urged two energy giants to look for alternative sites for a major project. Statkraft and SSEN are currently looking to build…
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Largest cruise ship yet arrives in Lerwick
The largest cruise ship yet to visit Lerwick Harbour arrived this morning (Monday) on a maiden visit.
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Rare bittern makes appearance in the South Mainland
A little bittern was discovered at Brow Marsh this weekend — making it the seventh record for Shetland. The bittern was first spotted yesterday (Saturday) by…
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Weisdale man to undergo gruelling challenge after father’s diagnosis
A Weisdale man is running seven half marathons in a week after his father was diagnosed with both prostate cancer and motor neurone disease (MND)…
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