Proposed cut to gritting budget rejected by SIC committee
Cuts to the SIC’s gritting efforts have been rejected by a council committee amid concerns the move to save £50,000 would harm communities
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Travel fund announced to support isles athletes
A new fund set up to support athletes from Scottish islands travelling to the mainland to compete was launched in Lerwick on Friday. Up to…
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Traffic accidents, Whalsay fire and council budget gripes
In The Shetland Times this week… • Traffic accident in Lerwick and Voe cause road closures and delays as icy weather strikes again. • A…
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Costly media coaching, Loganair fares hike and ferry funding fall-out
In The Shetland Times this week… • Councillor media coaching costs SIC £600 per hour. • Tests are to begin on the White House to…
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Drivers’ fury over parking – but station ban cannot be enforced
Infuriated bus drivers say takeaway customers are persistently parking in Lerwick bus station – but it has emerged there is no law against the practice….
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Favoured bidder selected for Promote Shetland contract
Lerwick firm NB Communications has been chosen as the favoured bidder for the five-year Promote Shetland contract which earlier in the year was controversially re-tendered
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Active Schools celebrates success
The Shetland Active Schools team is celebrating after a significant jump in the number of schoolchildren enjoying sport activity sessions. According to the serivce, the…
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WATCH: New Living Lerwick video shares stories of ‘Da Street’
A new promotional video has been released by Living Lerwick hailing local businesses and a trip to “Da Street”. The film, produced by JJ Jamieson,…
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Buy local demands after report claims ‘critical’ need for support
Public bodies such as the council should be duty-bound to source local produce for use in schools and care centres – a move which could help…
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Stuart Hill is left reeling after boat shed pulled down
A boat shed being built by former parliamentary candidate Stuart Hill has been dismantled by the local pier trust – sparking complaints of heavy-handedness.
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Call for council to take a look at dangerous road in Lerwick
A dog walker had a lucky escape when a car mounted the pavement and smashed into a garden fence.
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Council backs £5,000 grant for island games association
The council has agreed to grant £5,000 to the Shetland Island Games Association.
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Update on SIC workers’ White House return expected ‘soon’
A timescale outlining when council staff can return to the troubled “White House” building should be available soon.
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New homes boost as Holyrood pledges £14 million to build affordable housing
An unexpected funding boost has been given to the SIC to bring much needed affordable housing to the isles.
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