Parking queries over proposals for Muslim place of worship
Community leaders have welcomed plans for Shetland’s first permanent Islamic place of worship – but also called for it to include more parking spaces.
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Residents ‘flabbergasted’ by council’s ‘crazy’ parking proposals for the Knab
Residents living near the Knab have accused the council of failing to listen to their warnings on parking when ploughing ahead with the site’s redevelopment.
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Shopkeepers at ‘end of their tether’ due to anti-social behaviour
Shopkeepers are reported to be “at the end of their tether” due to the persistent noise and nuisance in the centre of Lerwick.
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NorthLink’s extra Orkney crossings spark calls for Shetland service improvements
NorthLink’s rapid response to maintain capacity after the grounding of an Orkney ferry has raised questions about why it cannot do more for Shetland.
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Scottish government could increase air discount to ease fare concerns – ZetTrans chief
ZetTrans chief Michael Craigie believes the Scottish government could increase the discount on flights to and from Shetland to around 80 or 90 per cent….
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Calls for Clickimin Broch to be lit up in support of Ukraine
The Clickimin Broch should be lit up yellow and blue in support of the people of Ukraine, according to one Lerwick community councillor. Averil Simpson…
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Sculpture move to old Tolbooth certain to ‘get people speaking’
Living Lerwick project manager Steve Mathieson said he expects there to be some negative comments about the new location for one of the Locus sculptures….
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Antisocial driving again highlighted as town centre concern
A motorist was issued with an antisocial behaviour notice over his driving in Lerwick last month, police confirmed. Sergeant Alan Patrick said there had been…
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Police seized 33 suspected drugs packages from Post Office
Police say drugs entering Shetland via the Post Office is one of their main targets – with 33 suspected packages seized in Lerwick last month
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Another 100 windfarm workers expected by the end of this year
Around 100 more windfarm workers will be on site by the end of this year, according to Viking’s Aaron Priest. He was providing an update…
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Marquee for Living Lerwick events is ‘great’
Lerwick Community Council (LCC) has approved funding of £1,000 to go towards Living Lerwick purchasing a marquee for outdoor events. Project manager Emma Miller explained…
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Lack of contactless payments at Anderson High ‘astonishing’, LCC hears
Members of the Lerwick Community Council (LCC) have criticised the length of time it has taken to implement a cashless payment system at the Anderson…
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Annsbrae Place being used as ‘starting grid’ for dangerous drivers, LCC to hear
A road in Lerwick is being used as a “starting grid” for dangerous and antisocial drivers, according to a letter which will go before the…
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Praise for business behind new butcher’s shop, which has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Plans for a butcher’s shop in Lerwick have won the support of community leaders, who praised the business for going from “strength to strength”. Sound…
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