Clickimin cafe to close as financial pressure on trust bites
The Horizons Cafe at Clickimin Leisure Centre is set to close at the end of July, it was agreed by trustees of Shetland Recreational Trust…
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Viking rules out windfarm referendum
By JOHN ROBERTSON Viking Energy has ruled out a referendum to gauge whether Shetland is for or against the giant windfarm. Chairman Bill Manson said…
READ FULL STORYOne month deadline for objectors
By JOHN ROBERTSON The team in charge of the planning process for the Viking windfarm application has confirmed that objectors have just one month to…
READ FULL STORYChristmas bonus to be restricted by trust
By JOHN ROBERTSON An historic spending cut was agreed yesterday when Shetland pensioners’ Christmas bonus was removed from those not on low incomes. The radical…
READ FULL STORYLoganair hits back over MSP’s attack
By RYAN TAYLOR Isles MSP Tavish Scott has come under heavy criticism from Loganair’s chairman Scott Grier after he publicly criticised the company over its…
READ FULL STORYTravel costs no surprise
By RYAN TAYLOR It may come as no surprise to either his party or his constituents, but MP for Orkney and Shetland Alistair Carmichael has…
READ FULL STORYGoodlad bows out with robust defence of time in hot seat he will not miss
By NEIL RIDDELL It was by far the most trying episode of his 10-year tenure at the head of Shetland Islands Council but, as he…
READ FULL STORYSchool praised by inspectors
Pupils at Dunrossness Primary School are actively involved in improving their school community, a report by government inspectors has revealed. HMIE officials found youngsters attending…
READ FULL STORYTeenager rescued after falling ill during school water activity trip
By RYAN TAYLOR A teenage girl was rescued after losing consciousness while swimming in the sea off Nesting during a school activity trip. Second year…
READ FULL STORYFireman evades charity ride sabotage
By RYAN TAYLOR A Sullom Voe fireman who took part in a cycling event to raise money for MS sufferers escaped a sabotage attempt after…
READ FULL STORYNess farming family to re-open butcher shop in Lerwick
By RYAN TAYLOR Efforts to reverse the decline of butcher shops in Lerwick will soon bear fruit with the opening of a new retail outlet….
READ FULL STORYFortune teller to grace Aith Lifeboat gala day
The Aith Lifeboat Gala, a fun day out for the family with firm favourites and new attractions, is being held on Sunday 7th June. The…
READ FULL STORYScalloway centre gets a new head of marine science
The NAFC Marine Centre has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Robinson to the new position of head of marine science and technology. Currently employed…
READ FULL STORYSalmon heads to Holyrood
A local salmon producer was invited to a high-profile event at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Shetland Products, part of Grieg Seafood Hjaltland,…
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