POLL: Should hostels be used as temporary accommodation?
The SIC has taken the unusual step of asking people to give up vacant properties for incoming council staff. With probationary teachers, social workers and…
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Council makes housing plea for new staff
The SIC has urged anyone with vacant properties to help them accommodate new council staff amid a housing shortfall. It said that incoming staff were…
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More Yell ferry disruption
Yell is set to return to a single-ferry service late next week as the SIC continues to grapple with staff sickness. The route between Ulsta…
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Ferry worker steps in to maintain services on Bluemull Sound
A ferry worker has stepped in to save services after the threat of cancellation which would have left Unst and Fetlar cut-off for most of
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More disruption on Bluemull Sound ferry service
Shetland Islands Council is advising passengers of more disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, caused by staff…
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School pupils receive road safety certificates
Twenty seven pupils from seven local schools attended Lerwick Town Hall for today’s annual presentations to Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs). The pupils, all in…
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POLL: Should 20mph speed limits become the norm for built-up areas?
Roads officials are driving through plans for slower speed limits in built up areas.
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Councillor fined for speeding offence
A South Mainland councillor has been fined for doing almost twice the speed limit through Lerwick. Allison Duncan, who is the chairman of the council’s…
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Councillors agree on ‘compromise’ lanes plan which keeps community garden
A “compromise” preferred option for the Lerwick Lanes has been selected by councillors. The proposal will see the community garden saved – but its size…
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Fair Isle ferry replacement re-tendered ‘amid rising costs’
The SIC has agreed to continue a tendering exercise for a replacement Fair Isle ferry following a behind closed doors meeting. Councillors also decided to…
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Ferry commuters urged to have “back-up plan” during timetable changes
SIC environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall has urged North Isles commuters to consider how “essential” their travel is and have a “back-up” plan ahead
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Alcohol by-law consultation opens
A consultation has opened today on changing the alcohol by-law in Shetland – potentially extending it to the whole of the isles. Other options on…
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Changes to essy kert schedule after breakdowns
There will be changes to the SIC’s waste and recycling schedules after breakdowns with its smaller essy kerts today (Monday). Collections of black bags from…
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Oil spill warning from Gulberwick to Sandwick
The SIC has warned drivers to take care after reports of an oil spill between Gulberwick and Sandwick. Around eight miles of the A970 main…
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