Fisheries leaders warn Faroe sanctions do not go far enough
May 14th, 2013
Sanctions against Faroe are to be imposed for its over-fishing of herring, the European Union Fish Council decided in Brussels yesterday.
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New hotel has ‘no requirement for off sales’
May 14th, 2013
Objections have been lodged over plans to allow the new 100 bedroom hotel being built in Brae to offer alcohol off sales.
Click here for full story...Gilbert Bain Hospital virus ‘under control’
May 13th, 2013
The Gilbert Bain Hospital’s outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting on Ward 1 is under control, according to a hospital spokeswoman, but the situation is still not back to normal after nearly a week.
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Planning committee asked to approve charging points for electric cars
May 13th, 2013
The council’s new charging points for electric cars have been installed to address the “chicken and egg” problem that prevents people from buying alternatively-powered vehicles.
Click here for full story...Fishing representatives call on Europe to impose sanctions against Iceland and Faroe
May 13th, 2013
Scottish fishing leaders will today urge European ministers to impose sanctions against Iceland and Faroe for their over-fishing of mackerel.
Click here for full story...New rescue helicopters arrive at Sumburgh
May 11th, 2013
Three state of the art helicopters arrived at Sumburgh airport today in preparation for Bristow Helicopters taking over the search and rescue contract.
Click here for full story...More cash for Tingwall glasshouse project
May 11th, 2013
The environmental group which wants to bring the Tingwall glasshouse back into use has been granted £9,000 towards a feasibility study.…
Click here for full story...Students shift in favour of ‘yes’ vote after college debate
May 10th, 2013
A debate at Shetland College today into Scottish independence ended with a slim majority in favour of sticking with the status quo.
Click here for full story...Ward closed to new admissions for a fourth day
May 10th, 2013
The Gilbert Bain Hospital’s Ward 1 is still closed to new admissions for a fourth day.
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Teenager’s surreal experience delivering baby Heath
May 10th, 2013
Saturday was a day that will not be forgotten for 17-year-old Scalloway girl Samantha Gray as she became an unexpected midwife for her neighbour.
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