Demolition proposed for 46-year-old ‘temporary’ classrooms
Temporary classrooms have been earmarked for demolition – 46 years after they were first built.
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Political leader uses Viking celebration speech to call for fairer energy system
The SIC’s political leader has used her Viking celebration speech to call for change and a fairer system.
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Windfarm petition reaches 500 signatures
A petition calling for SIC councillors to turn down the invitation to celebratory events marking the completion of the Viking Energy windfarm has already attracted…
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Sports Awards 2024 launched
It’s game on again for our top sportsmen and women. The Shetland Sports Award are back once again, celebrating the many sporting achievements over the…
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Councillors approve Fetlar pods plans
Councillors approved four glamping pods in Fetlar by councillors, on the condition developers create one extra parking space than originally planned. The SIC planning committee…
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POLL: Is the summer recess for councillors too long?
Councillors have been urged to cut short their summer break and get back to work, by one of their own members. Ian Scott has called…
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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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