Council invite communities to have say over land development
The council are inviting communities to make preparations for a new plan for development and use of land in their area.
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New pool system receives community council funding
Lerwick Community Council (LCC) has donated more than £1,600 towards replacing the old electronic timing system at the Clickimin swimming pool.
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Mothball Skeld school, councillors to be told
SIC officials will advise councillors to mothball the Skeld Primary School at a meeting next week. The controversial move would see pupils in the Skeld…
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Skipper tells how brave rescue attempt failed to save life of man overboard
A skipper has recounted desperate attempts to save his friend after he fell overboard into the treacherous North Sea.
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Woman speaks out over suspected spiking
Concerns have been raised after a woman’s drink was allegedly spiked at a pub in Lerwick.
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Scalloway’s Checkout on the market
Scalloway’s Checkout convenience shop is up for sale. The convenience store on Main Street is available for offers of more than £435,000. The store occupies…
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Heartbroken fundraiser Chris Lewis pays emotional farewell to his dog Jet
An ex-paratrooper who spent lockdown holed up on the uninhabited island of Hildasay with his dog Jet has paid a heartbroken farewell to his canine
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Flood warning amid high tides and storm surges
A flood warning is in place for coastal areas from today (Sunday) until Tuesday.
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Cruise visit cancelled due to strong winds
A cruise ship visit has been called off due to strong winds.
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NorthLink confirms delays and early departures amid high winds
NorthLink has warned passengers of weather-related disruption to its services tonight and tomorrow.
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New sightseeing bus service launches for tourists and locals alike
A new sightseeing bus service launches today (Sunday) for visitors, cruise ship passengers and Shetlanders too.
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Convener kicks off Times drugs dog fundraiser with generous donation
The SIC convener has helped get our drugs dog fundraising campaign off to a flying start.
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Parent council voices ‘strong opposition’ to ‘unfair’ school mothballing plans
Parents have voiced “strong opposition” to the proposed mothballing of a West Side primary school.
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Demolition method statement lodged for Linkshouse
A stonemason will be present during the demolition of a historic building in Mid Yell to help retain salvageable materials.
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