‘Yes Shetland’ all set for Thursday night launch at Islesburgh
The local pro-independence group Yes Shetland is to hold a public launch meeting on Thursday evening in Islesburgh Community Centre.
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Bressay woman knits christening robe for Royal baby
A christening robe for the new Royal baby which was designed and made by Sandra Manson from Bressay was presented to Prince Charles last month
READ FULL STORYGroup travellers say costs have risen between 20 and 40 per cent under Serco
Community and sporting groups have faced an increase in ferry fares since Serco took over the running of the North Boats, a survey by Shetland
READ FULL STORYSNP cabinet visit: housing debt and constitution top of SIC’s agenda
SIC convener Malcolm Bell says the local authority hopes to use this week’s visit of senior Scottish Government figures to make the case for its
READ FULL STORYForty-four month jail sentence for man who raided Lerwick betting shop
A desperate depressed gambler who raided his local bookies’ wearing a “farcical” disguise was jailed for 44 months yesterday.
READ FULL STORYFund-raising begins in earnest by newly formed multiple sclerosis group
A group based in the Northern Isles is seeking to raise funds for research into multiple sclerosis (MS) in Orkney and Shetland.
READ FULL STORYThird accommodation barge for gas plant workers will be coming to town
A third barge to house Shetland Gas Plant personnel will be coming to Lerwick Harbour in the autumn.
READ FULL STORYPortugese gull summers in Sumburgh
A lesser black-backed gull seen in Sumburgh this month was ringed as a chick in southern Europe.
READ FULL STORYHoswick ‘fish ladder’ welcomed by anglers
A South Mainland community has shown its green credentials in a move to help fish navigate a burn that they have hardly been able to
READ FULL STORYCanadian couple arrive to take on Maryfield
The Maryfield House Hotel in Bressay is to be given a new lease of life when it changes hands at the end of July.
READ FULL STORYInequality grows as economic boom leaves many locals priced out of rental market
Economic inequality is growing in Shetland, with increasing numbers hit by social and financial difficulties – as housing ranks highly among many people’s concerns.
READ FULL STORYMareel in the running for more architectural awards
Cinema and music venue Mareel is in the running to be named the best building in Scotland.
READ FULL STORYCo-op cafe faces closure as fashion retailer begins talks
The days of the Co-op cafe would appear to be numbered following the re-emergence of talks with fashion retailer Peacocks to open up an outlet
READ FULL STORYUnst set for boutique whisky distillery?
Shetland may yet become host to the country’s most northerly whisky distillery, if plans by one industry insider come to fruition.
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