‘Iconic’ Pilot Us staying put, amenity trust says
Shetland Amenity Trust sunk rumours it was looking to offload the historic Pilot Us during a meeting tonight (Monday). Trust cultural heritage manager Jacqui Birnie…
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Hall committee uses ‘Shetland Times Day’ to bring folk together
The Staney Hill Hall is taking a new approach to getting folk through its doors – and The Shetland Times is playing a key part…
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POLL: Lerwick traffic calming ‘nightmare’
Lerwick’s controversial traffic calming measures have come under fresh criticism from the SIC’s political leader.
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Shetland Wool Week organisers hail festival as one of the best yet
Shetland Wool Week drew to a close at the weekend with final classes, a sell-out Makers’ Market and a grand finale of teas.
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Leave or Remain? Political hitters have their say on EU referendum
With the EU referendum drawing closer politically active residents gave their personal views on whether Britain should stay in or leave the European Union. ADAM…
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BP accommodation contract continues despite £500 million project being dropped
Shetland FM is continuing its three-year accommodation contract with BP, despite the oil giant deciding to drop plans for a £500 million gas sweetening plant.
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Broadband u-turn risks abandoning rural communities, claims Carmichael
The Northern Isles could lose out if the Westminster government walks away from a commitment to deliver broadband to all areas – including the most…
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‘Charging phone caused Voe house fire’
A family from Voe are counting their blessings after a house fire laid waste to their kitchen.
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Standards probe into Alistair Carmichael’s actions dropped
A parliamentary standards investigation into isles MP Alistair Carmichael over the run-up to last year’s general election has been dropped.
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Hops shortage gives brewers a headache
The brewing industry is facing a mother of all hangovers because of a major shortage in beer hops.
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VIDEO – Sturgeon: We want to empower island communities
Nicola Sturgeon defended the SNP’s Holyrood record during her visit to the isles following criticism from campaign group Wir Shetland.
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Sturgeon launches ‘manifesto for the islands’
A 10-point manifesto which puts “investment and empowerment” at the heart of island communities has been launched by the First Minister.
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First Minister’s visit boycotted by campaign group
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrived in Shetland this morning off the North Boat and immediately faced criticism over the SNP government’s record on ferry…
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Amazing culmination to music festival
A splendid night of music was enjoyed by a sell-out audience at the gala concert at Mareel on Thursday in the culmination of the week’s…
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