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The number of Church of Scotland buildings will be cut by two thirds, following a meeting of the Shetland Presbytery on Saturday.Around 20 churches will be closed as the Kirk faces up to a stark picture of falling attendance, reduced income and an acute shortage of ordained ministers.At Satu... Read more...
A 24-year-old man accused of assaulting three women and stealing a vehicle has had his case continued after he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court.Ruaridh Kavanagh, of the town's Ladies Drive, made no plea when he appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday.Kavanagh is accused of ... Read more...
An isles beach is one of 30 from across the UK and Ireland to be chosen as part of a project aimed at marking Armistice Day.St Ninian's Isle beach has been selected as one of six locations in Scotland taking part in film director Danny Boyle's commission for 14-18 NOW, Pages of the Sea.The c... Read more...
Fair Isle's new energy system is officially unveiled today, with islands minister Paul Wheelhouse expected to give his full backing to the new technology which offers the island 24-hour electricity for the first time. (more…) Read more...
An isles scholar has claimed a major accolade after being named Higher Education Student of the Year by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).Shetland College student Rhea Kay, from Whalsay, recently completed a BA (Hons) in contemporary textiles.The 23 year-old was nominated fo... Read more...
Young people are being urged to consider putting themselves forward for the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections next March.The elections will see two MSYPs elected to represent the isles to sit alongside MSYPs from constituencies throughout the country.Any young people between the ages... Read more...
A drink-driver who crashed into a taxi carrying a child has appeared in Lerwick Sheriff Court. (more…) Read more...
The isles licensing board has agreed there is a potential "overprovision" of off-licences in Lerwick.However, a further consultation is to take place before the board can formally agree there is an overprovision in the town.The issue was again discussed by councillors at a meeting on Tuesday... Read more...
A pro-independence councillor has lambasted the Westminster government over its Brexit negotiations after a report before elected members warned of possible implications UK withdrawal could have on the isles.SNP member Robbie McGregor has criticised "British nationalists" and described the UK's ... Read more...
Sumburgh Airport was evacuated yesterday after an electrical fire started.Highlands and Islands Airport Limited say the small fire was in a non-public area, which was quickly extinguished.The building was made safe, operations returned to normal and passengers were able to continue with thei... Read more...