Posts by Kevin Craigens:
Councillor cleared of antisemitism one year after complaint
Shetland Central councillor Ian Scott has been cleared of misconduct after an antisemitism complaint was made against him last year. This comes almost 12 months…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink announces early Monday departures
Tomorrow’s (Monday) southbound NorthLink sailing from Lerwick will leave earlier than scheduled because of adverse weather, the ferry operator has announced. Hrossey was due to…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland willing to work with Lerwick dental Practice
NHS Shetland is working alongside the Lerwick Dental Practice to maintain the levels of health service dentists in the isles, the health board has said….
READ FULL STORYResponse time climb down a win for islanders
Plans to quadruple response times of coastguard helicopters operating from Sumburgh have been ditched – in a move described as a “win for islanders, by…
READ FULL STORYSuspected bomb found near gas pipeline
An investigation is under way after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered near a gas pipeline 40 miles east of Shetland last month. Shell UK…
READ FULL STORYPOLL: Should Lerwick have a blanket 20mph speed limit?
Lerwick Community Council discussed plans for a 20mph speed limit in areas of Lerwick earlier this week, but suggested all roads should be restricted. During…
READ FULL STORYScalloway kicks off 2025 fire festival season
The first fire festival of the season is under way in Scalloway, as Guizer Jarl John William Laurenson leads his squad through the village. Laurenson…
READ FULL STORYCommunity council backs blanket 20mph speed limit
A blanket 20mph speed limit could be imposed across Lerwick if elected officials accept the views of the town’s community council. Lerwick Community Council agreed…
READ FULL STORYPOLL: Will Shetland have a tunnel by 2030?
Fixed links could be a reality in the isles this decade, the council’s political leader has said. Emma Macdonald made the bold claim after the…
READ FULL STORYRoyal Mail suspends postal service outside of Lerwick
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country…
READ FULL STORYOrganisers cancel torchlit Hogmanay procession
The Hogmanay torchlight procession was cancelled due to risk to public safety. Organisers decided to pull the event, due to be held yesterday (Sunday), because…
READ FULL STORYNorth Mainland by-election confirmed
Only two candidates will contest the Shetland North by-election next month. The SIC posted the notice of poll today (Tuesday), confirming the date and the…
READ FULL STORYAnother Blues’ opponent withdraws from island games football
The Falkland Islands will be approached to replace Guernsey in the island games football competition next year. This comes after Åland had already agreed to…
READ FULL STORYMSP ‘astonished’ over accountability claim for iCentre closures
A Scottish government minister has been accused of dodging accountability over the closure of all Visit Scotland’s tourism centres. One MSP was left “astonished” when…
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