Convener shows solidarity with people of France
Convener of Shetland Islands Council Malcolm Bell has expressed his solidarity with the people of France after the terrorist attacks on Friday evening in which
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Autonomy could mean millions more for isles coffers
Shetland would be at least £172 million a year better off it gained British overseas territory or similar status – according to the organiser of
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Sounding Off … an occasional commentary
Jonathan Wills, in a contribution entitled The Secret Life of Shetland Islands Council (aged 40½), bemoans the meeting structure of the local authority in its
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Bell outlines urgent repairs needed at Lerwick Town Hall
The convener of Shetland Islands Council has stressed the urgent need for wide-ranging £1.7 million repairs to Lerwick Town Hall.
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Raising flag for Commonwealth celebrations
Commonwealth flags are to be raised at Lerwick Town Hall and Unst Leisure Centre tomorrow – joining more than 700 events across the globe to
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Views sought on Smith Commission plans
A Scottish parliamentary committee is visiting Shetland to hear views from local people on the Smith Commission’s proposals.
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Freedom for the jarl – but damage comes at a cost
On a dreich morning the waiting public got their first view of the 70-strong Jarl’s Squad.
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Town hall lights up for World Aids Day
The town hall and Clickimin Broch have again been illuminated in red to mark World Aids Day.
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Cameron speech praises isles’ spirit
Prime Minister David Cameron used his visit to the “farthest flung” part of Britain to claim the “broad shoulders” of the United Kingdom were a…
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MacAskill faces barrage of questions
Over 50 people attended the Lerwick Town Hall last night to raise questions on independence before justice minister Kenny MacAskill.
READ FULL STORYBook of condolence opened for Mandela
A book of condolence has been opened so people can pay their respects to Nelson Mandela who died on Thursday night.
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