Golden age of spending over
By JOHN ROBERTSON THE COUNCIL’S golden days of spend, spend, spend are coming to an end with tough decisions looming in the very near future….
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Asbestos discovered in hospital cupboard despite recent all-clear
INSULATION boards containing asbestos were discovered in a service cupboard at the Gilbert Bain Hospital during recent refurbishment work, it emerged this week. The contractor…
READ FULL STORYShooting threat court case against Altaire fishing skipper dropped
THE skipper of one of the country’s largest fishing boats walked free from court yesterday when the case against him alleging he had threatened to…
READ FULL STORYOperations manager may face jail for embezzling £15,000
A MAN who embezzled almost £15,000 of public money to pay for personal debts was warned he faced a custodial sentence when he appeared at…
READ FULL STORYCouncillors reject looking at other sites for AHS
By JOHN ROBERTSON A CALL for an independent assessment of alternative sites for the new Anderson High School was thrown out by the SIC this…
READ FULL STORYDeal to save £1 million may hurt local businesses, members told
By JOHN ROBERTSON A COUNCIL bid to shave £1 million off its costs by taking part in national supply contracts will hurt local businesses, councillors…
READ FULL STORYAround Europe in a Land Rover – all in aid of a good cause for four friends
By ROSALIND GRIFFITHS FOUR young men from the south mainland are set for an epic adventure when they drive through every country in Europe. The…
READ FULL STORYCampaign launched to lure new marine body north to the isles
THE SIC is to campaign for the future government marine organisation Marine Scotland to be based in Shetland. The body is set to be created…
READ FULL STORYCancer appeal rises above £30,000 mark
THE TOTAL raised towards the CLAN appeal now stands at £30,533, with many events held this week boosting the coffers. The Lerwick branch of the…
READ FULL STORYPost offices close
THE POST office at Levenwick in the south mainland closed for the last time on Tuesday. The post office, which is housed within Midway Stores,…
READ FULL STORYReport was a ‘breath of fresh air’ for farmers
By RYAN TAYLOR A WEIGHTY report into the future of Scotland’s hill and island communities was described this week as “a breath of fresh air”…
READ FULL STORYLung victim meets health chiefs
A MAN who had surgery to remove a lung following a mistaken cancer diagnosis has now met health chiefs from NHS Grampian. Former firefighter Laurie…
READ FULL STORYYoung people make positive headlines at awards ceremony for veteran volunteers
By LISA WARD VOLUNTEER Centre Shetland (VCS) held its sixth annual MV Awards ceremony last Thursday, presenting 16 to 25 year olds with certificates celebrating…
READ FULL STORYBarbara is head
THE NEW headteacher at Aith Junior High School is to be Barbara Morris, the current depute head. Mrs Morris will take up her appointment when…
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