Hjatland Housing projects win accolades
Two Hjatland Housing Association schemes have won recognition in separate national awards. The Houlland Lea housing project in Sandwick won the Development of The Year…
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In pictures: More than 1,500 attend police open day
Bairns enjoyed a taste of policing when they bashed down doors, got banged up in the cells and even gave the chief inspector a soaking.
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Further seven projects to receive £16,900 from community benefit fund
Community funds raised from the Viking Energy windfarm have been awarded to another seven projects totalling £16,900. During April, the Shetland Community Benefit fund has…
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Your community needs you … to shop local first!
Everybody knows what challenging times we are living through with level three restrictions continuing to have an impact on what we can do and who…
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‘Positive reaction’ to new Shetland Community Spirit Awards
Nominations have started arriving for the the Shetland Community Spirit Awards which were launched last week. Voluntary Action Shetland (Vas) came up with the idea…
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Scarecrows ‘appear’ in Wester Quarff
Wester Quarff enjoyed a splendidly socially distanced event on Sunday, thanks to Lisa Manson and Heather Davidson, who organised a scarecrow competition. Ten scarecrows mysteriously…
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Community asked to keep an eye out for vulnerable
Public protection workers are stepping up efforts to check on the safety of vulnerable people during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Group calls for community backing to save maritime heritage
A not-for-profit company is appealing for support to launch its first community project – to help preserve maritime heritage “before it is too late”.
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“Ambitious” 10-year plan hopes to improve outcomes for all
An “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
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Hall committee uses ‘Shetland Times Day’ to bring folk together
The Staney Hill Hall is taking a new approach to getting folk through its doors – and The Shetland Times is playing a key part…
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Sun shines on a spectacular day at Voe
It was perfect weather for the first agricultural show of the year as Voe was bathed in sunshine.
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