Boden insists schools decision is lawful
The council’s top official has hit back against claims that the authority” flouted the law” to avoid legislation aimed at protecting communities from repeated school…
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Fresh efforts on marine litter
European Parliament fisheries committee member Ian Hudghton has welcomed renewed efforts at European level to combat the issue of marine litter in Europe.
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‘SIC was selective with school costs information’
Council findings detailing the cost of educating secondary education pupils have been slammed in an independent report commissioned by pressure group CURE.
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Man arrested at airport with ‘offensive weapon’
A man has been arrested at Sumburgh Airport for trying to board a flight to Glasgow while allegedly carrying an offensive weapon.
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Classical opportunity for primary pupils
The Shetland Schools Music Festival committee, together with the Shetland Community Orchestra, are running a day of workshops and performances as part of the “Ten…
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New ship to house 500 Petrofac workers
A new accommodation ship making its way to Lerwick this weekend to house gas plant workers is the 169-metre SNAV Toscana. The vessel will provide…
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Robinson criticises government over teacher freeze deal
The council’s political leader has criticised a Scottish government deal which calls for local authorities not to cut teacher numbers in exchange for cash.
READ FULL STORYCouncil on track to make major savings
Shetland Islands Council is set to save about £11 million pounds from its budget this financial year including £5.5million from its general fund for services.
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Carmichael: SNP plan intrudes on privacy
• Alistair Carmichael is urging folk to “shout loudly” and oppose SNP moves which he says could threaten civil liberties. • He claims plans to
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New AHS on track despite £1.25M overspend, councillors told
• The new Anderson High School is on track for an April 2017 opening, despite a one month hold up in reaching financial closure. •
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Voice recognition for singer Ward
Singer Lisa Ward is part of “Team Tom” following her appearance of the BBC’s prime time entertainment show The Voice. Ward is well known to…
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Jobs at risk as Shetland Arts cuts costs
Shetland Arts Development Agency is reviewing its operations with a view to cutting costs and giving the organisation a stable financial footing.
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‘Vicious assault on defenceless 59-year-old’
A man has been warned to expect a prison sentence after launching a “vicious assault”.
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Council puts school closures on back burner
Consultations on the future of five secondary school departments are to be postponed, it was confirmed at a council meeting today.
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