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Shetland's golden anniversary Hamefarin was launched in style at Clickimin on Monday afternoon with speeches, music, Vikings and a presentation.The ceremony marked the official start of a two-week adventure for nearly 600 Hamefarers, who had made journeys of up to 12,000 miles to discover th... Read more...
A councillor has voiced his frustration over the Fetlar breakwater delay despite assurances that a planning application can still be submitted while land ownership negotiations continue.North Isles member Josie Simpson said he was "very worried" that the building project might not get under ... Read more...
Your excellent front page piece on Sandra Laurenson's arbitrary (some would call it arrogant) decision to flatten Lizzie's Lodestar Cafe because, in her opinion it was "absolutely done" is, in my view, a typical example of decision-making by one of Shetland's great and good.(more…) Read more...
The following question was addressed to the chairman and vice-chairman of the SIC planning board last week: "Recent reports appear to indicate that Viking Energy have contravened planning conditions once again by not adhering to the correct access route in installing their latest wind data mast at M... Read more...
I am writing to thank everyone for their continued support for the campaign to keep music tuition free in Shetland. I can only hope that our councillors make their decisions very carefully, thinking of more than just their purses, and instead considering the importance of cultural heritage and prid... Read more...
Lerwick police have finally named the man found dead in a house in the town on Monday 31st May.He was Joseph Mitchell, 24, from Nordavatn, Lerwick. The police said a report on the matter had been submitted to the procurator fiscal.The police have also reported a series of incidents which too... Read more...
The Lerwick fire crew was called to a fire in the kitchen of a house at Goodlad Crescent, Lerwick, on Sunday morning.The crew received the call at around 7.24am, and used one hose reel jet and two sets of breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire, which was under control by 7.44am.(more&he... Read more...