See-saw clash between Spurs and Celtic
The highly anticipated first league meeting between Lerwick Spurs and Celtic on Friday lived up to its billing. But in a see-saw match, the rivals ultimately…
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Robinson pleased with cross-party report on devolution
SIC political leader Gary Robinson has welcomed a Scottish Parliament committee report calling for devolution of seabed tax raising powers as a priority.
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Masonic lodge targeted by graffiti vandal
Political graffiti has been sprayed over the masonic hall in Lerwick in an overnight incident.
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Scott welcomes backing for devolution of Crown Estate powers
A Scottish Parliamentary committee has made a strong recommendation that full ownership and control over the seabed should be handed to the islands.
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Scott presses ambulance chief over isles service
The chairman of the Scottish Ambulance Service has been told of the concerns from ambulance staff about training and the need for more cover in…
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Brae pupils quiz candidates on Trident, food banks and Miliband
Four out of five parliamentary candidates, minus Ukip candidate Robert Smith, faced a grilling from Brae High School pupils on Tuesday in a hustings chaired…
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Skene cannot read my father’s mind, says Johnny Grimond
The son of the late Liberal stalwart Jo Grimond has described Danus Skene as “presumptuous” after the SNP candidate accused the Lib Dems of failing…
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Candidates address voters at hustings event
Election candidates battled it out last night in Shetland Museum and Archives as they bid to become the next northern isles MP.
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Airport security staff have been made an offer by airport operators HIAL in a bid to end the dispute which led to a 48-hour strike
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Jewellery stolen from display cabinet
Jewellery and watches have been stolen from a display cabinet in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre following an overnight break-in.
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Seven day working for AHS construction is approved
Work on the new Anderson High School and halls of residence site at Clickimin will go on seven days a week, the council’s planning committee…
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Listed building plans rejected – and could prove costly for home owner
Two planning applications which would change the appearance of listed buildings have been rejected by the planning committee – and could mean one home owner ripping…
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Rival candidates renew spat over ferry fares
Liberal Democrat candidate Alistair Carmichael has again called on the SNP to explain continued delays in road equivalent tariff (RET) funding for the Northern Isles.
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Young fiddler contest shows music is ‘in safe hands’
Scores of talented musicians will take part in this year’s Shetland Young Fiddler of the Year competition – proving the “musical culture is in safe hands”.
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