Trials of electric buses to begin
New electric bus trials will be carried out by Shetland Islands Council to see how battery-powered vehicles work in local conditions. Two buses will be…
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Politicians shocked at ‘eye-watering’ ferry fare hike.
Isles representatives have slammed transport bosses’ “greedflation” rise in ferry fares.
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Councillor to swim to Bressay to celebrate parkrun centenary
It is only a five minute ferry crossing to Bressay, but Moraig Lyall is going to make the crossing more challenging to celebrate her 100th
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Council’s climate change programme secures Net Zero funding
A study into a rural energy and transport hub for the isles will benefit from grant funding of over £50,000. Shetland Islands Council has been…
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No trout in Burn of Lunklet because of metals, damning report finds
Trout can no longer live in the Burn of Lunklet because of high concentrations of metal from the Viking construction site, a damning report has
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Fetlar Primary School is mothballed
Councillors have approved a decision to mothball Fetlar Primary School on a temporary basis, as it currently has no children.
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Lyall stands down from planning committee
Moraig Lyall has stood down from the council’s planning committee.
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Councillor completes a fundraising marathon despite twisted ankle
A councillor has made a marathon effort to raise hundreds of pounds to support fair trade.
READ FULL STORYPlanning review body turns down housing application
A housing application has been turned down following a planning appeal, despite two elected members insisting new homes were badly needed.
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Caution urged as Lerwick dump prepares to reopen
Plans are under way to ensure the dump in Lerwick can once again allow refuse through its gates, with steps being taken to re-open the
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