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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Don’t use the dump at Gremista, council stresses
Shetland Islands Council is reminding people that its waste management centre at Gremista, including the household waste recycling centre, is “closed to the public but
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Adamson and Thomson consider campaigning again in future
Two of the candidates standing in the Holyrood by-election say the experience has given them a greater hunger for national politics. Labour candidate Johan Adamson…
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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Council calls for TV licence decision to be reversed
Councillors are calling for pressure to be brought on the BBC to reverse its plans to force most over-75s to cough up the TV licence
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Employees ‘being paid’ to move house, claims councillor
A major employer is offering thousands of pounds to North Isles residents in a bid to lure them to the Mainland, according to a councillor.
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Whalsay ferry petition embraced by council
A petition calling for two ferries to serve Whalsay at weekends has been met with warm words in Lerwick Town Hall.
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Fresh calls to halt Sumburgh Airport parking charges
Two politicians have made new calls for proposed “unfair and unwarranted” parking charges at Sumburgh Airport to be ditched.
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Meeting held over Sumburgh parking charges
An apparent softening of tone has emerged after crunch talks between council and airport representatives in the latest instalment of the Sumburgh Airport parking charges
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Fair Isle ‘friends and family’ fares to be explored
The SIC is to look into a reduced fares scheme for family and friends of residents living in Fair Isle.
READ FULL STORYPoliticians urge those against car parking charges at Sumburgh to make their voices heard
Anyone opposed to plans to introduce car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport should write to the operator, two politicians have urged.
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Assurances given over cheaper ferry fares deal
The Scottish government has renewed its commitment rolling out cheaper ferry fares to the Northern Isles following concerns raised in the Scottish Parliament.
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Scott and Thomson send joint letter to Yousaf over Sumburgh parking charges
The row over the introduction of car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport is hotting up, with isles MSP Tavish Scott and SIC councillor Ryan Thomson
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Proposed cut to gritting budget rejected by SIC committee
Cuts to the SIC’s gritting efforts have been rejected by a council committee amid concerns the move to save £50,000 would harm communities
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