Many takers for council’s green-fingered proposal
THE COUNCIL has received over 80 requests for allotments from all over the isles, including some from educational establishments and social care groups. By far…
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Shaw and NorthLink staff to give it wellie
STAFF from Shaw Marketing and Design’s Shetland office are kicking off the Yellow Wellie Relay from Lerwick to Edinburgh tomorrow. The relay, which will raise…
READ FULL STORYThrills and spills in store with the Miami ride
WITH the nights drawing in and winter approaching, the ever popular Codonas funfair is returning to Shetland – with several new rides and a beefed-up…
READ FULL STORYZambia school makes penpal appeal
FOLLOWING the success of the recent Shetland to Zambia Gym Project, an opportunity has arisen for schools in Shetland to become involved in supporting a…
READ FULL STORYBluetongue rule welcomed
NFU Scotland’s Shetland branch has welcomed the recent Scottish government decision to allow Shetland to opt for a single voluntary approach to bluetongue vaccination when…
READ FULL STORYExtension for St Ninian’s treasure
THE SHETLAND Museum is to celebrate housing the St Ninian’s Isle treasure for 10 days longer than expected with a day of free activities tomorrow….
READ FULL STORYNorth Sea ferry link application re-submitted
AN APPLICATION for Marco Polo funding for the Norshukon project will be re-submitted in January, the ZetTrans meeting heard. The application for the funding, made…
READ FULL STORYCautious welcome for debate
SNP PRESIDENT Ian Hudghton has given a cautious welcome to the publication of a European Commission document which kicks off the debate on reform of…
READ FULL STORYTour operator calls for new Orkney sailings
By RYAN TAYLOR DAY time sailings to Orkney should be offered by NorthLink to help ease the pressure on its nightly ferry service to Aberdeen….
READ FULL STORYBressay monk heads all the way to Lofoten
A MONKFISH that was tagged and released close to Bressay on 28th August 2001 has been recaptured nearly seven years to the day later. The…
READ FULL STORYShellfish officer job for Jennifer
SHETLAND Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) has appointed Jennifer Mouat as the new executive officer based in the Stewart Building, Lerwick. Recently having taken up residence…
READ FULL STORYCommitment on discarding
THE SCOTTISH Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) underlined its commitment for measures to reduce discarding at a meeting in Edinburgh this week. The Scottish government-organised meeting –…
READ FULL STORYDeck cadets shown round Hjaltland
THE NAFC Marine Centre’s new intake of students undertaking the deck cadet training programme paid a visit to the NorthLink ferry Hjaltland recently. The group…
READ FULL STORYMackerel landed
NORWEGIAN vessels have been dominating the scene at Lerwick Harbour. Four fishing boats from Norway – Fiskebas SF, Fonnes, Haugagut and Havsnurp – arrived at…
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