Out of the box – new mapping law comes into force
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Shetland can no longer be put in a box – as of today. (more…) Read more...
An “extremely challenging financial position” continues to face the isles’ health and social care partnership, auditors have warned.Members of the integration joint board were told by auditor Deloitte on Friday that the board has a responsibility to balance its budget.The body, which c... Read more...
The chief executive of Shetland Amenity Trust says things are "moving in the right direction" – following a discussion of its accounts at its annual general meeting.Members were told on Friday that the trust had a deficit of £337,000 in operating costs for the 2017/18 year, but factoring in d... Read more...
The 12th annual Mind Your Head fun run kicked off in Cunningsburgh on Sunday afternoon.Read more...
Lerwick Spurs have narrowly lost the Highland Amateur Cup final after taking the tie to extra-time with a late equaliser.The isles side had gone a goal down to Pentland United - the competition's most successful team - in the 18th minute.Pentland looked set to secure their eight Highland Ama... Read more...
Police are looking for more information after the tour boat Ayda Ruby II was vandalised in the small boats harbour in Lerwick.Officers said the damage was caused overnight from Friday to Saturday.Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.Read more...
Peerie Boat Week kicked up a gear on Friday with a range of events taking place to celebrate Shetland's maritime heritage this weekend.An array of talks, workshops and boat trips are being offered, with many folk snapping up the opportunity to climb aboard the traditional sixareen the Vaila Mae ... Read more...
Police are looking for more information after an alleged incident of dangerous driving in Lerwick.Officers say a car was seen being driven erratically and at excessive speeds around Lerwick, nearly causing a collision with pedestrians.Police said the incident occurred in Ladies Drive and the... Read more...
Pupils at Sound Primary School have celebrated the final day of term with a flashmob performing the latest dance craze.The bairns were also bidding farewell to popular lollipop man and classroom assistant George Webster, who had instigated the end of term fun.Mr Webster joined pupils in ... Read more...
The road has been closed between Bigton and Channerwick after a 42-seater bus left the road.Police said the B9122 had been closed off in both directions because the bus had sunk into grass banking on the single track road.The call was received at about 1pm and officers are looking at way... Read more...