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"Nothing has changed" in the race to bring a spaceport to Unst.That was the message delivered by Shetland Space Centre director Frank Strang following news that Sutherland looked set to become the first site in the UK to house a vertical satellite launch base.Social media speculation suggest... Read more...
A long-established Lerwick business will close its doors on Friday after four decades of service.James McNab, of McNabs Kippers, said the time had come to wind up the mainstay fish business, with money becoming increasingly tight."There's no point in getting out on the bones of your arse. Yo... Read more...
We have been asked to clarify details of an event due to take place at Mareel next week which were inaccurately reported in last week's paper.The free event is part of a Highlands and Islands roadshow which aims to promote greater collaboration between local cultural organisations and the busine... Read more...
In The Shetland Times this week...• Redundancy process begins at Shetland Amenity Trust whilst two head figures take breaks lasting into next year.• Unst could be set to enter the space race after being identified as a suitable location for satellite launches.• An ex pro-union ter... Read more...
The future of the Hilltop Bar in Yell is hanging in the balance – unless someone can come forward with new ideas for the venture.Owners of the pub are organising a public meeting next week in the hope of a community buy-out or similar saving plan.The pub sits alongside a community shop in ... Read more...
Town centre representatives were talking up a buzz around Commercial Street, as Lerwick Shopping Week got into full swing. (more…) Read more...
A celebrated local confectionery business is set to open a second shop in the summer, after taking over the site formerly occupied by Beervana.Shetland Fudge Company owners Nicola and Magnus Johnston expect the new store to open in June or July. They hope that the business, which is very popular... Read more...
In a shed in Baltasound in 1997 Sonny Priest started producing beer as the Valhalla Brewery.But now, over 20 years later, Mr Priest is looking to let new blood take over the business due to ill health.Mr Priest, who is the brewery's only full-time member of staff, said that he was sad to... Read more...
In relation to your “Don’t gamble with the street” editorial in Friday’s edition of The Shetland Times, and related comments made on The Shetland Times website.There is a long-established body of evidence within the UK and Europe that pedestrianisation of shopping streets increases footf... Read more...
A Cunningsburgh man is appealing against a planning decision that has scotched his move to establish a trial fish curing unit on a nearby croft.David Polson says that his fledgling firm, Thule Ventus, which is in the business of producing salt cod and other fish, is now on hold.He blames pla... Read more...