Robert Thomson wins race for last North Isles seat
Robert Thomson has been elected as the third and final North Isles councillor. Mr Thomson received a total of 680 first preference votes, meaning a…
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Disruption to Bressay ferry service as staff sickness continues to hit
The Bressay ferry service will run to limited capacity over the coming days due to staff sickness. The ferry will only run until 8pm tonight…
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Yell Sound ferry service to be disrupted until weekend
The Yell Sound ferry service will be disrupted until the weekend, the SIC has said. The final sailing from Ulsta will be at 6.30pm, and…
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Ferries to stop on Yell Sound route
The Yell Sound ferry route will stop running tonight (Tuesday) due to crew sickness and lack of cover. The last ferry from Ulsta to Toft…
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McGhee steps down from adoption panel after 27 years
The chairman of the Shetland Adoption and Fostering Panel has stepped down after 27 years of voluntary service. George McGhee became a panel member in…
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Eight council houses could be rebuilt to meet standards
Housing chiefs are looking to rebuild part of an estate which has been the focus of growing complaints.
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Councillors overturn officers’ refusal to approve family home extension
A cottage extension to make space for a family of six has been given the go ahead after committee members overturned planning officers’ refusal.
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New home beside Clickimin loch wins committee’s approval
A new home could be built beside Clickimin loch overlooking the historic broch after the SIC’s planning committee gave its backing today (Monday).
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Brexit was ‘worst case of self harm’
Brexit was the “worst case of self harm” ever seen, according to an SIC councillor.
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Council’s use of consultants flagged as ‘significant’ financial risk
Auditors have highlighted significant financial, operational and reputational risks around the council’s use of consultants, procurement and cash management.
READ FULL STORYSIC asks passengers to consider if ferry travel on Bluemull Sound route is essential
Shetland Islands Council has asked passengers to consider whether their travel on the Bluemull Sound ferry route is “essential”. The route, which operates between Yell,…
READ FULL STORYYell sound route down to single vessel on Thursday
The Yell sound route will be operate to a single vessel timetable due to “crew sickness” on Thursday, the SIC has said. All bookings have…
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UPDATED: Tingwall road re-opened following closure
The B9074 road in the Tingwall valley has re-opened after a truck was removed from the road. The road had been closed from the north…
READ FULL STORYNorth Isles by-election to take place in August
A date has been set for a by-election in the North Isles. As long as more than one candidate comes forward, the by-election will take…
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