Dozens of projects given millions in investment
More than £1.3 million was given to Shetland businesses through Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) over the last year, according to its area manager. Across…
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Scalloway bar and restaurant goes up for sale
A popular bar and restaurant has gone up for sale – just weeks after it announced the closure of its kitchen.
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‘Watch this space’ – Retailers already interested in former M&Co shop and others in da Steet
Retailers are already looking into taking over the former M&Co store, it has been revealed.
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UK minister commends industries on spaceport visit
Visiting UK minister John Lamont has expressed admiration for Shetland’s industries. And during a trip to the spaceport in Unst, Mr Lamont spoke of how…
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Owner of Home Furnishing ‘gauging interest’ in possible sale
A popular furniture business could soon be going up for sale.
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South Mainland store announces closure
A South Mainland convenience store’s announced closure has been met with concern from customers. Toab Shop in Virkie announced that it would be closing both…
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Solicitor wins business award recognising ‘tenacity and drive’
A solicitor has been named “self-employed/sole trader of the year” at an awards ceremony celebrating small businesses.
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Grieg Seafood’s 21 salmon farms in Shetland and Skye sold in £164m deal
The £164m sale of an aquaculture business supporting 200 Shetland jobs completed today (Wednesday)
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Newly revamped bar gets green light to host live music, televised sport and outdoor drinking
Owners of a newly refurbished bar and restaurant in Scalloway have been permitted to host live music, televised sport and outdoor drinking.
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MP’s warning about struggling tourism and hospitality sector as furlough begins to wind down
The UK government has continued to ignore the struggling tourism and hospitality sectors as it begins winding down the furlough scheme , according to an
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New owners of meat company seek to build on business’s decades of success
A historic butchers has been bought by a group of shareholders looking to grow its operations.
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‘Flies plaguing Shetland’ forces café’s closure
A café was forced to close due to the huge numbers of flies which have been causing a nuisance across Shetland for several days. The…
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Survey seeks businesses’ views on financial help and future prospects
Businesses are being urged to give their views on the governments’ financial support during the pandemic – and their thoughts on future prospects. Shetland Islands Council…
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Praise for business behind new butcher’s shop, which has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Plans for a butcher’s shop in Lerwick have won the support of community leaders, who praised the business for going from “strength to strength”. Sound…
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