Isles broadband provider moves a step closer – but olive branch to be held out to BT
Shetland moved a step closer to creating its own broadband provider on Thursday, but councillors are still happy to extend an olive branch to BT
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Refurbishment work set to start at maternity hospital accommodation
Much-needed refurbishment work to the Islands Accommodation Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital is due to start next week.
READ FULL STORYFinal touches made to Hillswick shop in prepration for re-opening
The Hillswick shop is to re-open next week after being bought and completely refurbished by the local community.
READ FULL STORYBig line-up (of bands and auction items) for the annual Children In Need bash
BBC Radio Shetland has a full line-up for the station’s annual Children In Need bash tonight.
READ FULL STORYSix more contenders for awards
The final six contenders for this year’s Shetland Sports Awards, sponsored by The Shetland Times and Shetland Recreational Trust, represent a wide variety of pursuits.
READ FULL STORYMemorable music in honour of Thomas
As Thomas Fraser’s daughter May opened proceedings at the final night of the eighth annual festival in memory of her father, an obvious question is
READ FULL STORYTreasure trove for fiddlers
The Fiddle Handbook by Chris Haigh. Published by Backbeat Books, £19.95. Ringbound hardback with two CDs. The author’s introduction says it all: “This book answers
READ FULL STORYLeslie’s Streamline ready for challenge
Lerwick businessman Leslie Irvine, who is taking part in next year’s Shetland Round Britain & Ireland Yacht Race, is to be sponsored by the Streamline
READ FULL STORYMedal joy for Delting Dolphin swimmers
Delting Dolphins took a squad of five swimmers to the Rens 96 open meet at the weekend and came back with a clutch of medals.
READ FULL STORYYell move ahead after walkover
Yell moved ahead in division one of the badminton leagues after their opponents Whalsay conceded the points while in division two there were wins for
READ FULL STORYBattling display by Loungers fails to stop Kinetics’ first division charge
Kinetics saw off Loungers by the narrowest of margins to remain top of the netball league division one, while Whalsay comfortably defeated AHS to leapfrog
READ FULL STORYSteering Column
It’s an important week in the 4×4 world. Toyota has just launched a new version of its awesome Land Cruiser, one which the company says
READ FULL STORYLetter from Edinburgh
What should be taught in schools? Something called the Curriculum for Excellence is being introduced over the coming years.
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