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Shetland Islands Council must ensure that a greater number of affordable houses are built in 2019/20 than in the previous year if it is to meet its aims around attracting professionals and reversing a decline in population. That was the message delivered by members of the SIC development committe... Read more...
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council's planning committee. Applicants Malthus Uniteam had sought to extend the camp's lifespan for a period of six years, citing potential demand for itinerant worker... Read more...
A Samaritans volunteer who cycled 1,600 miles in a bid to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the charity reached the end of his journey this morning when he rode off the NorthLink ferry in Lerwick. Steve Johnson, 66, was met by volunteers from the local branch and five members of the Lerwick ... Read more...
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, April 18. "F... Read more...
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a "suspicious package". A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, Ap... Read more...
The well-loved Fair Isle Bird Observatory was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Firefighters worked through the day on Sunday to bring the blaze under control. As of 9am Monday morning crews were still in the isle "dampening down", fire control said. Reports of the fire were received at around midd... Read more...
Members of the public will be invited to give their opinion on detailed development proposals for "the last big site within the town of Lerwick". An eight-week consultation is set to be launched following the completion of a draft masterplan for the Knab site recently vacated by the old Anderson ... Read more...
Schools and ferries are two areas where the council may be forced to make cuts if it is to continue to balance its books. That was the fear expressed by some councillors on Tuesday as the local authority set its budget for 2019/20. "Radical action" could be required in order to avoid an unsust... Read more...
Councillors have opted not to object to a proposal to increase the size of the turbines which will form the Viking Energy windfarm. This came after members of the SIC planning committee deferred a decision last week, citing confusion over the points they were being asked to consider. Convener ... Read more...
A meeting to determine whether the council will object to an application to increase the size of the turbines which would form the Viking Energy windfarm has been adjourned amid confusion among members. The firm is seeking permission to increase the height of the proposed 103 turbines by 10 metre... Read more...