Shetland poised to go it alone on broadband in defiance of BT
The SIC has become so fed up with BT’s persistent intransigence and refusal to do anything to help improve broadband services in the isles that
READ FULL STORYThe SIC has become so fed up with BT’s persistent intransigence and refusal to do anything to help improve broadband services in the isles that
READ FULL STORYShetland Arts is inviting private businesses to bid to run its cafe at the Bonhoga Gallery as the council steps up its attempt to reduce
READ FULL STORYCouncil officials are resisting concerted attempts by two councillors to force a last-minute delay to a special planning board meeting on the proposed new £49
READ FULL STORYCouncillors have expressed regret at “deplorable” continued problems with VisitScotland’s operation of the tourist office in Lerwick.
READ FULL STORYBy JOHN ROBERTSON Scottish and Southern Energy could connect Shetland to the National Grid for at least £100 million less if it is allowed to
READ FULL STORYBy JOHN ROBERTSON Anti-windfarm protesters are to apply heavy pressure on SIC councillors and Shetland’s Lib Dem politicians to try to turn them against the
READ FULL STORYBy ROSALIND GRIFFITHS More than 10 per cent of Shetland’s population could be in need of housing, according to a presentation given by the housing
READ FULL STORYMembers of the Bressay community are being urged to sign a petition asking Scottish Water to re-think its decision to connect the island to Sandy
READ FULL STORYBy ROSALIND GRIFFITHS The Flea roadshow marches on.
READ FULL STORYAround 50 international yachts will be competing in a race to Lerwick in two weeks’ time.
READ FULL STORYThe Fishermen’s Mission is aiming to recruit a local to run its service in Shetland for the first time following the transfer of superintendent Paul
READ FULL STORYThe outer face of the west pier at Scalloway can no longer be used because of damage.
READ FULL STORYThe Island Sky arrives on Wednesday from St Kilda before departing for Stromness in Orkney.
READ FULL STORYThree large cruise ships and 20 visiting yachts stopped off at Lerwick Harbour in the past week.
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