Cecil Smith to seek re-election in May
Lewick councillor Cecil Smith is to seek re-election in May.
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Remembrance Sunday marked at Lerwick War Memorial
A scaled-down Remembrance Sunday ceremony was held at the Lerwick War Memorial.
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Cecil Smith stands down as SIC political leader
The political leader of Shetland Islands Council has announced he is standing down from the role. Cecil Smith has written to convener Malcolm Bell, stating…
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Sandison takes top job, ferries deal defended, takeaway to return after fire
Inside this week’s Shetland Times…
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Council leader calls for fair ferry deal
SIC chiefs have warned that ferry services will be cut if a fairer deal from the Scottish government is not forthcoming.
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POLL: Lerwick traffic calming ‘nightmare’
Lerwick’s controversial traffic calming measures have come under fresh criticism from the SIC’s political leader.
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New SIC leader Smith vows to work for whole community
Education and transport are the main issues for new SIC leader Cecil Smith.
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New political leader, Coastguard dog rescue and Fetlar fire
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WATCH; Large crowd for Lerwick’s Remembrance Sunday parade
One of the biggest crowds in recent years attended today’s Rembrance Sunday service and parade at the Lerwick War Memorial.
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Yachtsmen reflect on their winning Bergen to Lerwick trip
The 33 yachts taking part in the Bergen to Lerwick race are due to leave on the return at 4pm today, hoping for the same
READ FULL STORYEnd for drugs charity as funding cannot be found
Shortage of cash has forced the closure of an organisation that has provided frontline services to drug and alcohol abusers in the isles for 25
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Town hall is for all of Shetland, council meeting hears
Lerwick Town Hall should be promoted as the isles’ “premier building” hosting a wide-ranging variety of events, exhibitions and orchestras, the SIC heard on Wednesday
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New finance chief says books are in good shape
Shetland Islands Council had a “positive financial conclusion to the year”, councillors heard this week.
READ FULL STORYNearly half of population will be pensioners by 2037, report says
Shetland is sitting on a demographic timebomb according to guidelines for UK government departments that are intended to prevent legislation having a negative impact on…
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