Benefit reforms at risk of worsening fuel poverty in isles
Changes to government benefit payments risk worsening the blight of fuel poverty and leaving scores of vulnerable people in Shetland in the cold this winter,
READ FULL STORYDay: 28 October 2011
Cunningsburgh man Magnie helps salvage sunken teak for Cutty Sark
The sailing ship that was one of the fastest in the world in her day is being restored to her former glory with input from
READ FULL STORYYoung volunteers win recognition for their selfless work in community
The winners of this year’s Shetland Youth Volunteering Awards (SYVA) were announced at a ceremony in Lerwick Town Hall this week.
READ FULL STORYTug crews lift strike threat as new ‘constructive’ talks take place
The threat of strike action by tug crews at Sullom Voe has been lifted following progress in negotiations between the unions and Shetland Islands Council.
READ FULL STORYUse private sector more, council urged at Have Your Say meeting
Shetland Islands Council could find a chunk of the £18 million it still needs to save over the next two years by hiving off services
READ FULL STORYEditorial: The Old Rock 28.10.11
With his talk of a Big Society, David Cameron has given volunteering a bad name. Instead of an altruistic activity which can be fun and
READ FULL STORYSpaekalation
The bairn’s knitted top caught my eye straight away – its natural colour, the simple patterns and the fringe around the bottom.
READ FULL STORYTimes Past
Reawick Lamb closed its doors this week after the receiver was called in by the directors and the bank. Amid bitterness and recrimination between the
READ FULL STORYLetter from Edinburgh
Do you remember the game of holding your breath in the bath when a child? The one that caused a look of horror on the
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