New bus timetables to be introduced
Shetland’s transport partnership ZetTrans has launched new bus timetables for all bus services across the isles.
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Councillor warns of unemployment growth in town hall meeting
Shetland can expect to see a 10 per cent growth in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, a senior councillor has warned. Chairman…
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Campaign urges those concerned over finances to seek help
Isles residents worried about what coronavirus is doing to their finances are being urged to seek advice on what could be done to help them.
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Council extends offer of childcare places
The council has extended an offer of childcare places in the isles for next week, in light of news that schools and nurseries are to
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SIC overruled as Sella Ness extension granted
The Scottish government has overturned a Shetland Islands Council decision to reject the extension of temporary planning permission for the Sella Ness accommodation camp. In…
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Counselling service to be rolled out by schools service
A new counselling service is being rolled out by the council’s schools service following a major funding boost from the Scottish government.
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Minister pressed on dwindling financial settlements
The council has been pressing the Scottish government on the dwindling financial settlement offered to the SIC over recent years.
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Foula residents sign green energy pledge
Foula residents have signed a pledge to help them develop a cleaner energy system.
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Lerwick nursery fears new pre-school scheme will force its closure
A private nursery has warned it could close for good after being denied a part in the widespread expansion of free early learning and childcare…
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Councillors’ condemnation of Holyrood budget offer
Councillors have unanimously supported a motion condemning the latest funding offer from the Scottish government.
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New bar for Unst
A new bar is set to open in Unst this weekend after being granted a licence at today’s (Tuesday) meeting of the licencing board. Balta…
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Westminster criticised for ‘shambles’ Brexit policy
A pro-independence councillor has lambasted the Westminster government over its Brexit negotiations after a report before elected members warned of possible implications UK withdrawal could
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New head of finance appointed by council
The council has announced the appointment of a new head of finance to replace Jonathan Belford who has moved to Aberdeen.
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Blue-green algae warning
Warnings are being issued to stay away from blue-green algae that has been found at a loch in Twatt. Shetland Islands Council said environmental health…
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