Free school meals pilot to begin in August
A pilot to expand free school meals to pupils from first to third year will begin in the isles from August. Shetland Islands Council was…
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Procurement begins for new ‘lifeline’ freighter-flex vessels
Procurement has begun for the much sought after freighter-flex vessels which are hoped to enhance the lifeline ferry service.
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Free inter-island ferry travel for young people is hoped to tackle child poverty
Young people will be able able to travel for free on the inter-island ferries from next month.
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POLL: Should domestic cats be restricted from going outdoors?
The SNP was this week forced to deny it had any plan to ban or restrict domestic cats – after the suggestion was made in
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MSP ‘astonished’ over accountability claim for iCentre closures
A Scottish government minister has been accused of dodging accountability over the closure of all Visit Scotland’s tourism centres. One MSP was left “astonished” when…
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More than £200k awarded to help Fair Isle Bird Observatory reopen in May
The Fair Isle Bird Observatory (Fibo) is set to received more than £200,000 to complete its rebuild and reopen next May.
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Fishing equipment could be banned from some marine protected areas
Types of fishing equipment could be banned from areas of the seas around Scotland – including Shetland.
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Consent granted to demolish Linkshouse
The Scottish government has granted consent for the “dangerous” Linkshouse in Mid Yell to be demolished after a fire and Shetland’s “harsh” climate caused it to
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Sign Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs
A massive Shetland Times campaign launches today [Friday] demanding the Scottish government channels cash it earns from the proceeds of crime to Dogs Against Drugs….
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Jury trials to return in spring
Jury trials are set to return to the isles in the spring of this year, according to the cabinet secretary for justice. Due to staffing…
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HPMA backdoor risks losing the fleet, says skipper
A skipper has renewed warning calls over the implementation of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs). Mark Anderson, skipper of the Prolific, says more scientific research…
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HPMAs scrapped, government confirms
The Scottish government has confirmed that controversial plans for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped today (Tuesday). Earlier this year, net zero secretary…
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Scottish government commits to 11,000 new rural and island homes
New plans to deliver 11,000 affordable homes which can “bolster” the housing strategies in rural and island communities was published by the Scottish government. Government…
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Scottish government overturns SIC’s refusal of Lerwick Lanes home
A planning application for a home in Lerwick’s Clairmont Place has been approved by Scottish government ministers – months after it was thrown out by…
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