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Around 40 people attended a digital forum at the Skeld Hall this morning to hear updates on efforts to improve broadband in rural areas.But many voiced concerns about shortfalls in internet and mobile coverage.The forum, organised by Tavish Scott and Alistair Carmichael, followed an Audit Sc... Read more...
The proprietor of Skeld-based Shetlandeli is scouring the West Side for a suitable premises after the council put an industrial building up for sale that the preserves manufacturer had hoped to rent to expand its business. (more…) Read more...
The Shetland Nursery Sheepdog Trial Association held a trial at Skeld on Saturday. (more…) Read more...
Dog lover Fiona Johnson and her husband David have double reason to celebrate after attending the UK's top dog show. (more…) Read more...
By JOHN ROBERTSONTHE PEOPLE of Skeld are to launch a drive to revive the economic fortunes of their community, including finding new uses for the empty Shetland Smokehouse buildings.The first step is to be a community day, pencilled in for Saturday 20th September, to glean opinion and ideas ... Read more...
By JOHN ROBERTSONTHE SIC is in dispute with the former operators of the Shetland Smokehouse after they shut the council-owned Skeld factory and removed its smoking kiln by cutting a hole in the wall.Smokehouse director Louis Paterson and his staff were only prevented from loading the valuable in... Read more...