Tour operator loses appeal over Eshaness steps
A tour operator says it is considering stopping sending bus trips to a popular North Mainland destination after councillors unanimously turned down an appeal to
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Hop night extension approved for Sullom hall
Revelers at the Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ hop night will be given an extra hour to drink up after an application for a licensing extension was granted.
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Town hall clock lit red for two causes
The clock faces of Lerwick Town Hall are due to be lit red tonight and over the weekend to support two national campaigns – one
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Convener pays tribute after Christchurch shootings
The convener of Shetland Islands Council has paid tribute after 49 people were killed and at least 20 wounded at a shooting in New Zealand.
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First World War images to be projected on to town hall
Images from the First World War will be projected on to the north wall of Lerwick Town Hall this week, as part of Shetland’s commemorations
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Funeral takes place for former councillor Jim Henry
The Shetland Islands Council flag was flying at half mast over Lerwick Town Hall on Monday as a mark of respect for former councillor Jim
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Rubber Duck wins first Bergen-Lerwick leg of Shetland Race
The yacht Rubber Duck was first over the line in the first leg of the Shetland (Bergen to Lerwick) Race and her two-man crew were
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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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Council chief Mark Boden to stand down
The council’s chief executive, Mark Boden, has announced he is to retire at the end of January after more than five years in the job.
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Fond farewell for outgoing MSYPs
Shetland’s two outgoing MSYPs – Kaylee Mouat and Kelvin Anderson – met for an informal lunch and presentation this week along with their families, councillors
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Town hall time capsule is replaced
A time capsule taken from the town hall walls has been replaced. The move has been made as conservation works at the building near completion….
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Man was too ‘long in the tooth’ for drugs conviction
A 58-year-old man has been fined £350 after pleading guilty to two separate charges of drug possession.
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Faroe leader in first visit to Shetland and Up-Helly-A’
Faroese Prime Minister Aksel V Johannesen arrived in Shetland today for a visit with the SIC and various industries, as well as, of course, the
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Cautious optimism voiced by council convener over new Sullom Voe deal
The council’s convener says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the future of Sullom Voe, following today’s news oil and gas company EnQuest is to take…
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