Fighting for Skerries (Douglas Anderson)
We are a fragile community who have maintained our population despite various attempts to reduce it. Through 30 years of fighting to keep our school
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Bridges too far? (Jenny Henry)
I was interested to read in the article “ASN service could absorb big cuts …” (Shetland Times, 20th September), that the Bridges project and the
READ FULL STORYDeepest appreciation (Mark Abbey)
Monday marked one month since four people perished in the 23rd August accident involving one of our aircraft.
READ FULL STORYThe health question (Allen Fraser)
Viking Energy started and then cancelled its health impact assessment – it was only because Sustainable Shetland made this fact public that the “Taylor report”
READ FULL STORYWell aware of health effects (Evelyn Morrison)
So now we know that the independent health study commissioned by the joint wind farm developer Shetland Charitable Trust has come too late to have
READ FULL STORYDoesn’t hurt to be courteous (Carlos Riise)
Today (Saturday) I cycled to work. It was a fine morning, not too much traffic or wind, and even a little sunshine. All in all
READ FULL STORYTrying to start racism (Ian Selbie)
Is The Shetland Times so hard up for news/headlines that you have to devote half a page to the vile-mouthed Lemn Sissay.
READ FULL STORYHeads stuck in minutiae (Alan W Skinner)
Every time I read any report about debate within Shetland Islands Council or Shetland Charitable Trust, it seems clear to me that our representatives cannot
READ FULL STORYDubious management (Billy Fox)
So, the Shetland Charitable Trust is looking for a director of finance and administration to replace their outgoing financial controller.
READ FULL STORYGenerosity of Lise (Hilary Christie)
I am deeply sorry to hear of the death of Lisa Sinclair and send my heart felt sympathy to her family. There is something about
READ FULL STORYVehicles charging down hill (Rosa Steppanova)
I fully share Elaine Skinley’s concerns regarding dangerous driving in Shetland and have had my fair share of near-misses i.e. having to pull onto the
READ FULL STORYMake the right decision (Douglas Young)
Shetland’s long-standing support for the Liberal Democrats and dislike for the SNP make it one of the more challenging areas to garner support for a
READ FULL STORYAlarmist approach (Alan Lindsay)
Reassurance that there is little to concern us, or validation of fears that a worrying affliction will be imposed on us. Different views, yet both
READ FULL STORYPassing the buck (Bill Moreland)
Reading the Times last week I was quite surprised to read that the government’s transport minister was amazed that Serco was awarded the North Boat
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