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The public will be given the opportunity to comment on proposals for a spaceport to launch small vertical rockets from Unst during a series of exhibitions in early May. (more…) Read more...
Unst-based company Glansin Glass has won a start-up award from W-Power, a Northern Periphery and Arctic programme project dedicated to women entrepreneurs. Glansin Glass will use the prize and mentoring that goes with it to set up a marketing campaign aimed at growing global markets. Owner Che... Read more...
Police are investigating a report of vandalism at the P&T Coaches premises north of Baltasound in Unst. They said "a person or persons" had attempted to remove or damage the unleaded petrol pump from its stance outside of the shop. The damage most likely occurred overnight between Wednesda... Read more...
It was an early start for the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A' squad as they met in good spirits on a rather grey day at the galley shed to have breakfast, a singing practice and to suit up. (more…) Read more...
A new bar is set to open in Unst this weekend after being granted a licence at today's (Tuesday) meeting of the licencing board. Balta Light will open officially on Saturday in the former masonic lodge premises at Hagdale in the isle. The pub is a joint venture of Unst residents Desley Stickle... Read more...
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has been appointed a director of Shetland Space Centre – the company behind plans to build a satellite launch site in Unst. (more…) Read more...
"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...
UnstFest 2018 is well under way with a jam-packed calendar of events for this, the festival's tenth year. Plenty of youngsters headed out onto the water on Saturday for the yoal regatta with many taking up the chance to sail like a Viking aboard the Dim Riv. Hungry visitors and rowers enjoyed... Read more...
A rocket has been placed under Shetland's attempts to join the space race. Councillors have been told the authority needs to be clear on its position if Unst is going to maximise its potential as a satellite launch site. It comes after the island was highlighted in a far-reaching report – en... 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...