Dismay over network loss
A decision to suspend a support network for farmers and food producers has come under criticism from a local food organisation. Pete Glanville, of the…
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Sepa plea: free to register tanks
Scotland’s environment watchdog is reminding Shetlanders with septic tanks they have not yet registered that they have only three weeks left to do so –…
READ FULL STORYLibrary plan to cost £1.9m
The plan chosen to cure the chronic lack of space in the new Shetland Library will cost around £1.9 million, if the SIC agrees to…
READ FULL STORYCase halted for legal ruling
The case against a 50-year-old man accused of molesting two young girls could be thrown out of court because of a legal technicality. John Millarkie…
READ FULL STORYNorth Ness regeneration secures major award
Town planners in Lerwick received a boost this week when they won the premier award in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. From a…
READ FULL STORYCare home could go to Lochside
Lochside in Lerwick has been chosen as the preferred site for a £1.7 million short-break care home for children and young people with special needs,…
READ FULL STORYCommunity wardens may become permanent posts
Community wardens may soon be patrolling the streets on a permanent basis after councillors agreed to recommend making their posts long-term at a cost of…
READ FULL STORYFactoid plates plan
They have proved popular with visitors to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile eager to swot up on the city’s history, and now plans are emerging to bring…
READ FULL STORYAdjudicator’s verdict: isles have some of the best young musicians in the world
By BRYAN PETERSON This year’s weeklong Shetland Schools Music Festival was an enthralling and entertaining glimpse into the vast amount of musical activity taking place…
READ FULL STORYSearch on for old footage
Shetland Amenity Trust has received a grant of £8,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme towards a feasibility study into establishing a…
READ FULL STORYFootball players off and running
Shetland senior football team played two matches on the mainland last weekend, drawing with Fife junior team Oakley United and losing 4-1 to Scottish league…
READ FULL STORYSteering Column 20.03.09
Altogether greener Suzuki has put on sale its new Alto city car, a vehicle the company describes as the lowest emitting five-door petrol family car…
READ FULL STORYNetball girls reach Scottish semi-finals
The Anderson High School netball team, keen to defend the Scottish championship won last year, have made it through to the semi-finals of this year’s…
READ FULL STORYDavie and Angie bowl them over in Spain
Lerwick couple Davie Hunter and Angie Knight have been a major force in lawn bowls on the Costa Del Sol for many years and have…
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