Carmichael named as select committee chairman
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been confirmed as the chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in Parliament, after being nominated…
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Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in Northern Isles
A plea is being made for new volunteers to join the Children’s Hearing system in the isles. It comes as part of an annual recruitment…
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Windfarm petition reaches 500 signatures
A petition calling for SIC councillors to turn down the invitation to celebratory events marking the completion of the Viking Energy windfarm has already attracted…
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Whitedale named parish netball champions
Whitedale were named parish netball champions yesterday after a hard-fought cup final match. Rivals Whalsay gave a strong performance and narrowly missed out on the…
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New rural affairs minister meets fishing leaders
New rural affairs minister Daniel Zeichner has visited the isles to see for himself work carried out in the fishing industry. The Minister for Food…
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Unst Show above all others
The day has stayed clear to allow families and friends to gather for the Unst Show. There have been plenty of indoor and outdoor entries…
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Library makkers to craft a charity ‘Toorie Tree’
Shetland Library will soon be hosting a new weekly knitting group with a charity focus, to create a special centrepiece in the Lerwick Library at…
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Send us your views
Eager to get something off your chest? Have grumps and groans that need to be aired? Having your say has never been easier. Simply submit…
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COMMENT: Offshore wind, the need for monitoring
By Sheila Keith Statistics show how important fishing is to Shetland and therefore anything that could do our family-owned fishing fleet harm should make us…
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Email hold up for exam results resolved
The Scottish Qualifications Authority says it has resolved an issue impacting on pupils who signed up to receive their exam results by email only. The…
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Consultation events for new Brae High School
The first stage of community engagement for a new Brae High School will get under way soon, with the recent publication of a Proposal of Application notice….
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Help to be offered after release of exam results
Shetland’s careers service will hold a results clinic at Mareel on Wednesday. Almost 145,000 Scottish pupils and students are set to receive their full higher,…
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Lolmao takes line honours in Bergen race
There were celebrations for the crew of Lolmao last night, as the Norwegian yacht was first to cross the line in the Shetland Races. Vessels…
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Lifeboat is launched to help another lifeboat
Lerwick Lifeboat crew launched this morning to go to the aid of a decommissioned offshore lifeboat with engine problems south of Shetland. The eight-metre vessel…
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