Extra money to help firms and charities suffering due to pandemic
A new tranche of money is being released that could help support businesses and charities through the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Spaceport plans move ahead as formal proposal lodged
The public will be given the opportunity to comment on proposals for a spaceport to launch small vertical rockets from Unst during a series of…
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The String to close in ‘next few weeks’
The directors of the cafe bar The String have announced “with some reluctance” that they intend to cease trading in the next few weeks.
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Foodie festival returns in new home
The fifth annual Taste of Shetland festival got underway this morning (Saturday) with the celebration of local produce now taking up residence at a new…
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Sullom Voe job losses ‘obviously a blow’, says council leader
Job losses at Sullom Voe oil terminal are “obviously a blow to the individuals affected,” said council leader Steven Coutts.
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New £3m fund boosts fishmarket’s green credentials
Lerwick Port Authority’s new whitefish market which is on schedule to be finished early next year has received a £3 million funding package to help…
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Food report highlights opportunities for local producers
A new report could provide the “catalyst” for a marketplace which could showcase local produce. That was the view of industry figures following the completion…
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Unst spaceport still on course despite green light for Sutherland
“Nothing has changed” in the race to bring a spaceport to Unst. That was the message delivered by Shetland Space Centre director Frank Strang following
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Lerwick fish business winds up after 40 years
A long-established Lerwick business will close its doors on Friday after four decades of service. James McNab, of McNabs Kippers, said the time had come…
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We have been asked to clarify details of an event due to take place at Mareel next week which were inaccurately reported in last week’s…
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Unst’s space aspirations, visit from ex-paramilitary and Amenity Trust redundancies
In The Shetland Times this week…
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Crisis talks as owners look to save Yell’s Hilltop
The future of the Hilltop Bar in Yell is hanging in the balance – unless someone can come forward with new ideas for the venture….
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Shop owner says Lerwick Shopping Week ‘buzz’ has got tills ringing
Town centre representatives were talking up a buzz around Commercial Street, as the much-vaunted Lerwick Shopping Week got into full swing.
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Shetland Fudge to expand into former Beervana shop
A celebrated local confectionery business is set to open a second shop in the summer, after purchasing the site formerly occupied by Beervana.
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