Free period products now available online
Free period products are now available both online and at local pick-up points, the SIC has announced. Shetland Islands Council has been supplying health centres,…
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Councillors move 3G pitch project to next stage despite reservations
Councillors have agreed to progress plans for a synthetic 3G pitch in Lerwick – despite several members raising strong concerns.
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Council urged to approve funding for new 3G football and rugby pitch
Councillors will be encouraged to approve a £350,000 spend on an artificial 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby in Lerwick. The pitch, which…
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No more visits required at Sandwick school after ‘good progress’ made
Sandwick Junior High School has made “good progress” on tackling issues found by inspectors, and will require no follow-up visits. Education Scotland said today (Tuesday)…
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Scalloway Caravan Park officially opened
The Scalloway Caravan Park was officially opened today (Saturday) at Asta, near Scalloway. The venue, next to Asta Loch and golf course, offers eight tent…
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Bylaw review to consider measures preventing underage drinking
A bylaw review will consider measures to tackle underage drinking in Lerwick, councillors have agreed.
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Delayed Knab demolition to begin ‘soon’
The much delayed second phase of the Knab demolition is set to begin “soon”, the council says.
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Climate festival begins at Clickimin
There were lots of things to keep people engaged at the opening of the Shetland Climate Festival today (Friday), said the council’s team leader for…
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Legal chief highlights possible solution to anti-social behaviour in town
The council’s legal chief has highlighted a possible solution to the long-running concerns around anti-social behaviour in Lerwick town centre.
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Orkney’s poor taxis highlighted as need for regulations in Shetland
Looser taxi regulations could see standards slip to those seen in Orkney, a councillor has warned.
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Knab project hit with £89,000 security costs amid demolition delays
The SIC spent £89,000 on security at the Knab last year amid ongoing delays demolishing the old Anderson High School.
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Grant scheme hoped to lower costs of goods in rural shops
Rural shops will be able to claim up to £10,000 to help find new ways of working aimed at reducing costs for shoppers.
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‘It just doesn’t make sense’ – calls for reduced 30mph limit in built-up areas
Councillors have made calls for reduced speed limits in residential areas, with particular concerns about Cunningsburgh. South Mainland representative Alex Armitage said he had major…
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Scalloway school shut after historic ordnance taken in
The Scalloway school has been cordoned off by police and the coastguard after a potentially dangerous item was taken in. The coastguard said they were…
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