End may be nigh for SIC chief as councillors debate Clark’s future
The reign of David Clark as controversial chief executive for Shetland Islands Council appears to be over following a high level meeting at the Town
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SIC to retain control of fish farms
By LOUISE THOMASON Shetland Islands Council will not lose its powers of responsibility for fish farms, MSPs decided this week.
READ FULL STORYBuilding firm blames planners for decision to lay off workers
One of Shetland’s biggest building firms is blaming council planners for jeopardising its future and forcing it to make 21 workers redundant.
READ FULL STORYWheels are in motion for cycling project to create new skills chain
Eight people are being trained this week in the art of bicycle maintenance so that they in turn will be able to pass their skills
READ FULL STORYSchiehallion oil back on stream after eight months
Oil production has resumed in the Schiehallion field west of Shetland after a lay-off lasting more than eight months.
READ FULL STORYStateside chance for teenage player Watt
A Shetland-born footballer has been given the opportunity of a lifetime with the offer of a football scholarship in the United States.
READ FULL STORYSecond ambulance is imminent after two embarrassing incidents
A second ambulance will be up and running in Shetland by the end of next month, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) has pledged.
READ FULL STORYEditorial: The Old Rock 05.02.10
Seafarers especially will know that if the eye of the master on the bridge is diverted, and a firm grip on the wheel is not
READ FULL STORYDiverse subjects in latest Life
This month’s edition of Shetland Life, in the shops today, covers topics as diverse as bannock and lichens and as usual is a mine of
READ FULL STORYSteekit Mist book is a great little read
Tales Through the Steekit Mist. Produced by Windhouse Productions at £9.99. Anderson High School enterprise group Windhouse Productions came together with the idea to promote
READ FULL STORYStargazing
The festival that is Up-Helly-A’ is past and the season of fire festivals that herald the return of the sun is in full swing. The
READ FULL STORYLetter from Westminster
So Lerwick’s Up-Helly-A’ has been and gone for another year. Congratulations to Guizer Jarl Rae Simpson and his family and squad on a first rate
READ FULL STORYLinklines
On the afternoon of Sunday, 13th December the Women’s Guild in Skerries organised what they call their Big Christmas Sing. The event was held as
READ FULL STORYSteering Column
Can it really be 20 years? Mazda is celebrating the 20th birthday of its little MX-5 sports car with a special anniversary edition it’s launching
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