Future looks brighter for Fetlar as population and optimism grow
Fetlar’s falling population has been well documented in recent years, with many of the stories painting a rather depressing picture of the isle’s future. Recently,
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Jitters over Mareel, but it is still on budget and on time
Councillors have voiced concern that the Mareel project is using too much money from its contingency budget.
READ FULL STORYLarger mesh sizes not compatible with needs of Shetland fleet
A study of fishing nets with different mesh sizes aimed at reducing cod by-catch has concluded that too much of other species is lost at
READ FULL STORYTown facelift in the offing as funds are released
Lerwick’s historic town centre will shortly enjoy a facelift thanks to Scottish government funding. Shops and businesses in Lerwick’s Com mercial Street and lanes conservation
READ FULL STORYMP’s alarm over future of the post
Speaking in the House of Commons, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael yesterday warned ministers that action must be taken to safeguard the future of
READ FULL STORYTributes paid to Ian Jamieson
The man who compiled Shetland’s rolls of honour and service from 1939-1945 died at the weekend, aged 78. Ian Jamieson took on the job as
READ FULL STORYObituary: Tribute to a modest gentleman who put his family and faith first
George S Peterson, 18th September 1927 – 22nd February 2010 Born at home in 1927, into a modest but very caring family, George Peterson was
READ FULL STORYFriendly matches tough challenge for weakened women’s squad
Shetland Women’s FC took advantage of the break in the weather to travel south for two friendlies in Glasgow on 13th-14th February as previous arrangements
READ FULL STORYIsles trio race in Falkirk
Callendar Park, Falkirk, played host once again to the 2010 Scottish Athletics Cross Country Championships with large competitor numbers proving an obvious increase in the
READ FULL STORYFox pushes Bonxies ahead in league
Bonxies stretched their lead in the indoor cricket league to eight points with a narrow win over Warriors while Stingrays beat Mighty Six.
READ FULL STORYEditorial: The Old Rock 05.03.10
When under attack, hit back. This ancient tactic was on display in spades this week following the barrage of criticism the council and Cosla received
READ FULL STORYLetter from Westminster
I shall not be sorry if I never have another week like last week. The decision of the council to remove its chief executive with
READ FULL STORYTimes Past
Off the Spike: The miner’s strike is over and the post-mortem’s started. There is no doubt the miners have suffered great financial loss as a
READ FULL STORYSteering Column
Smoking Citroën There’s a new rally car lookalike about to go on the market in the UK based on Citroën’s DS3 hatchback. It’s not just
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