Police urge drivers to take care as cold spell continues
Police have renewed their call for drivers to take care on the roads during the wintry spell.
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High feed bills and late lambing likely result of early snow
Crofters and farmers could be facing a double-whammy of high feed bills and late lambing following the early cold snap.
READ FULL STORYTeenager’s driving antics and refusal to take breath test land her in court
A policeman in an unmarked vehicle was forced to swerve out of the way to avoid a collision after new driver Aimee Smith borrowed her
READ FULL STORYSenior councillor dismisses talk of further round of junior high closures
A senior councillor insisted today there was little appetite for closing more junior high schools beyond Scalloway and Skerries, as campaigners intensified their passionate efforts
READ FULL STORYDelivery of new Sullom Voe tugs delayed until New Year as council takes ownership
The two new Sullom Voe tugs will not arrive from Spain until after New Year although the council finally accepted ownership of the Solan this
READ FULL STORYObjectors and supporters invited to contribute to special council meeting on windfarm
Supporters and objectors to Viking Energy’s windfarm will have the chance to contribute to the SIC’s forthcoming meeting to determine its stance on the controversial
READ FULL STORYEditorial: The Old Rock 03.12.10
It is clearly tempting for some people to look out the window at all the snow or walk in the freezing air and conclude that
READ FULL STORYFind the right Christmas book right here
With 25 titles to choose from, you are certain to find the right stocking filler among our reviewers’ selection of books for Christmas.
READ FULL STORYLetter from Edinburgh
Apart from the de-icer boom falling on a plane at Sumburgh at the beginning of the week, our airport has done a good job keeping
READ FULL STORYTimes Past
The National Union of Seamen attempted to make Shetland an “apartheid-free zone” this week and plans to extend the embargo on South African goods to
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