New engine for Lerwick Power Station
A new engine is being delivered for the Lerwick Power Station – even though it is only due to remain operational for another five years.
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Island Games in Guernsey are postponed due to virus
Next year’s island games in Guernsey have become the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ban on pubs for students prompts concerns from MSP
Concerns are being raised with government ministers over the mental health of students following a ban on socialising with anyone outside their accommodation.
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Tom Wills to stand for SNP in next year’s Holyrood election
Tom Wills is to stand as SNP candidate in next year’s Holyrood elections.
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Reaction given to government’s next step in economic recovery
A new job support scheme unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of a winter economy plan has been given a mixed reaction.
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Trust highlights Wool Week online attractions
This year’s Wool Week may have been a victim of the Covid crisis, but Shetland Amenity Trust has highlighted an online taster taking place instead.
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Councillors unite against air traffic control centralisation
Councillors have united in their opposition to plans by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) to centralise air traffic control services. Members gave their backing…
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Council investigating reports of run-offs from Viking work into Sandwater loch
The council say they are “investigating further” after images were shared on social media of alleged run-offs from Viking Energy construction work running into the…
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Tavish takes new role at salmon producers organisation
Former isles MSP Tavish Scott has been appointed as new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO). The body which represents Scotland’s salmon…
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Man is fined and ordered to stay away from woman after breaking window
A man has been handed his second non harassment order after he admitted breaking a window at his partner’s address.
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A fresh row has erupted over plans to centralise air traffic control services to the mainland after the Prospect union highlighted an independent report which
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Work commences on new affordable homes in Gulberwick
Work has begun on new affordable homes in Heathery Park, Gulberwick. Hjaltland Housing Association has started building 12 properties after it received support from Shetland…
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Man who failed to store ammunition is fined
Failing to store his ammunition away resulted in a £250 fine for one firearms holder at Lerwick Sheriff Court.
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On the spot fine would have saved driver from six month ban
A motorist was who was originally given the chance to pay a fixed penalty for having no insurance has instead been banned from the road
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