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A Bressay man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting a long list of abuse against a woman and two children, over more than 20 years. (more…) Read more...
Shetland Islands Council has formally acknowledged a "global climate emergency". (more…) Read more...
A pill box containing a small quantity of medication was lost between the Brae shop and Brae Garage today (Tuesday), the police said. People are urged to contact 101 or attend at the Lerwick Police Station if they have any information about to the missing items. Read more...
The council is going to have to start looking at things differently if it is to tackle climate change, according to one official. The SIC’s climate change strategic outline programme was discussed at a lengthy environment and transport committee meeting on Tuesday, with director of infrastruc... Read more...
Here come the Men in Tights... A range of Up-Helly-A’-themed events is being organised by Shetland Amenity Trust to coincide with the fiery Viking season. (more…) Read more...
A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with supplying a class A drug at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. John Prendergast, of Norgaet, Lerwick, appeared at the town’s sheriff court on Tuesday charged with supplying diamorphine. The incident allegedly took place on 8th April 2019. ... Read more...
Cunningsburgh Primary School is being held up as an example of good practice in a "follow up" report by Education Scotland. Inspectors have ruled the school and nursery class have made "good progress" since they visited in 2018. A first inspection classed Cunningsburgh as good in most categori... Read more...
Two NAFC Marine Centre students have been named as finalists in a national awards scheme for land-based and aquaculture trainees. (more…) Read more...
One of the first projects of its kind in Scotland is being planned and prepared in Scalloway. The Scalloway Local Place Plan is a pilot project produced by the village’s community council, which could be a blueprint for other communities across Shetland and Scotland. The community in Scallow... Read more...
A new counselling service is being rolled out by Shetland Islands Council's schools service following a major funding boost from the Scottish government. Almost £200,000 has been earmarked for SIC to cover this financial year, with a further £255,000 being allocated each financial year until 20... Read more...