Wheely bins idea is back
THEY were rejected following a Shetland-wide survey eight years ago, but wheely bins could yet be appearing in the isles. Councillors gave their backing on…
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Knitters contribute ‘life-saving’ hats
ENTHUSIASTIC knitters in Shetland have been a massive part of a campaign to save children’s lives, with over a thousand baby hats presented to Save…
READ FULL STORYCapital wish list goes back to chief executive
THE SIC harbour board agreed a wish list of priorities for the capital programme at a special meeting on Tuesday. The two most pressing requirements…
READ FULL STORYMinisters: new plans must recognise Scottish efforts
By LOUISE THOMASON THE SCOTTISH government this week gave its full support to the Scottish fishing industry in light of recent EC proposals to cut…
READ FULL STORYMSP wants NorthLink jobs to stay
MSP Tavish Scott met NorthLink’s chairman and chief executive this week to make the case for company jobs to remain in Shetland. NorthLink is moving…
READ FULL STORYBoats come in for shelter
A GOOD number of fishing boats came to Lerwick for shelter this week. Boats hiding from the threatening conditions are taking up space at the…
READ FULL STORYGood prices
FISH prices have remained strong at the markets for monkfish and megrims during the last week. Prices for haddock and whiting have struggled in comparison,…
READ FULL STORYTributes paid to great achiever
GOTT School was a hive of activity on Saturday night when the Althing Social Group detoured from their usual order of proceedings to provide an…
READ FULL STORYDespair turns to hope in Ghana school
In her final article from Bongo, Linda Davis reflects on the work she has been doing in her short, three-month placement for VSO in Ghana….
READ FULL STORYWills’ new book is well worth considering
VALERIE WATT looks at three books on offer this Christmas for younger readers. Wilma Widdershins an da Muckle Tree by Jonathan Wills, illustrated by Gurli…
READ FULL STORYMcDonnell show makes them smile
THERE are a few exhibitions I go to nowadays that bring a smile to my face. Usually art is rather serious stuff and no harm…
READ FULL STORYBryan and Violet’s CD
A NEW CD by fiddler Bryan Gear and pianist Violet Tulloch, entitled Kebister Head, will be launched on 4th December. Described by Aly Bain as…
READ FULL STORYCountry and folk tunes a family affair
Meridian to Here by May, Mackie & Rhonda. CD produced by Phillip Anderson at Storm Sound Studios Kirkwall on the NEL music label at £12.99…
READ FULL STORYOrcadian films to be shown at the Shetland Museum
AN ARCHIVE of short films by Orcadian film maker Margaret Tait is to be screened at the Shetland Museum on Saturday, 29th November. The films,…
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