Indoor visits to care homes resume
Residents at isles care homes will be allowed up to two visits per week in a “welcome” relaxation of rules. Each resident will also be…
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Essential work on Vidlin linkspan to take place later this year
The council is planning to carry out essential work on the Vidlin linkspan in April. Work will take place between Monday 19th and Friday 23rd…
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SIC faces ‘serious situation’ after auditor highlights wide-ranging safety failings
Wide ranging safety failings at the SIC have been met with grave concerns from elected representatives.
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New fund will aim to help businesses hardest hit by Covid
Businesses most affected by Covid closures will be able to apply for £2,000 under a new scheme. The Shetland Islands COVID-19 Discretionary Fund aims to…
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Campaign group escalates complaint about SIC’s handling of Viking Energy windfarm ‘to the next level’
Campaigners have escalated their complaint about the SIC’s handling of the controversial Viking Energy windfarm.
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No Bressay ferry due to breakdown
There is no ferry covering the Lerwick to Bressay route after the MV Leirna broke down earlier today (Tuesday). The SIC said that weather conditions…
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Main road in Unst to be closed from 5pm
The main A968 road in Unst will be closed from 5pm tonight (Saturday), the SIC has said. That decision is due to “deteriorating” conditions in…
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Shuttle bus available for Gillbertson Park vaccinations
A free return shuttle service will be available for people with pre-booked vaccinations at the Gilbertson Park this weekend. The service, organised by the SIC,…
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Council seeks ‘rapid resolution’ to tanker situation
Shetland Islands Council convener Malcolm Bell has raised concerns about oil-laden tankers with industry representatives, councillors have been told.
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Worries continue about loaded tankers anchoring close in
Shetland Islands Council’s harbour board is due to discuss the issue of laden oil tankers anchoring just off Shetland after picking up cargoes from Sullom
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SIC notes petition calling for Viking Energy windfarm construction to be suspended and instructs for report to be produced
The SIC has noted a petition calling for work to be halted on the Viking Energy windfarm. The petition, which had gathered more than 1,200…
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Petition handed to council calling for Viking construction work to be stopped
A petition with over 1,200 signatures calling for work to be halted on the Viking Energy windfarm has been handed to the Shetland Islands Council….
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Cafe granted licences for its extension
Fjara Cafe Bar in Lerwick has been granted three occasional licences by the Shetland Islands area licensing board.
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Folk self-isolating during Shetland’s worsening Covid-19 crisis encouraged to seek support
People being asked to self-isolate amid Shetland’s worsening Covid-19 crisis have been encouraged to take advantage of the support available.
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