Bus companies taking on Leasks routes
Four companies are set to take on public bus services run by John Leask & Son. The Lerwick bus company currently operates several routes on…
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End to virtual parliament described as unacceptable and dangerous
The UK government has come under criticism after the virtual parliament system created in light of the coronavirus pandemic was brought to a halt, heralding
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‘Telehealth’ could be way forward for NHS
Innovative health responses to the coronavirus pandemic could point the way to longer-term changes in the way the NHS is run, a Highlands and Islands
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Take your bruck home with you, amenity trust warns
People are being encouraged, now more than ever, to take their litter home with them.
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Jobs on the line at North Mainland hotel
The North Mainland has been dealt a new blow with news that close to 50 jobs are at risk at the Moorfield Hotel in Brae
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Fears for Shetland’s economy after multimillion pound Islands Deal reportedly ‘parked’ due to Covid-19
Fears have been raised that a deal, which was expected to created hundreds of jobs, reinvigorating Shetland’s economy, has been “parked” due to Covid-19. Lerwick…
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WATCH: Baby starlings under car bonnet
A teacher got a shock after opening her car bonnet and discovering a starling nest. Karen Saunders first found the nest two weeks ago at…
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Flag flown at town hall to mark Queen’s coronation
The Union flag was flown at Lerwick Town Hall on Tuesday as part of the 67th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. It is only the…
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Praise for Staney Hill development’s latest designs – but questions over rock blasting and traffic
Blasting rocks to make way for new housing should be handled to minimise disruption to neighbouring residents and high school pupils, community leaders have said….
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WATCH: Covid no barrier for dog training exercises
Pet pooches are being given the chance to test their agility and obedience without even having to leave their own gardens – proving that lockdown
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Man allegedly assaulted at Lerwick’s Pitt Lane
The police are appealing for witnesses after an assault was reported at Pitt Lane in Lerwick in the early hours of today (Tuesday).
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Calls to fix-up Lerwick’s ‘neglected’ Sletts site
Community leaders have backed calls to tidy up a historic section of the Lerwick foreshore after it fell into disrepair. Lerwick Community Council last night…
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‘Steady flow’ of traffic as dump re-opens
The dump proved to be a popular location on Monday following its long-awaited re-opening after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Increased mackerel quota ‘welcome news’ for small boats
A fishing leader has welcomed Monday’s Scottish government announcement which means more mackerel for boats under 10 metres. Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation’s chief executive Brian…
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