Honesty box falls prey to pilfering once more
Thieves have once again abused the trust being placed on people by stealing from a so-called “honesty box”. Gruting resident Esther Jeromson believes she is being targeted after yet another incident...
View ArticleBaton relay comes to Shetland
A baton relay is being held in Shetland as part of the Royal Voluntary Service in Scotland’s promotion of volunteering, ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The baton is to cover 2,500 miles...
View ArticleTrials for Sullom tugs
The council has been setting sea trials for its Sullom Voe tugs Solan and Bonxie in the hope well-documented steering problems can finally be banished. However it remains unclear how long the tugs –...
View ArticleDiabetes cases undiagnosed
More than 400 people in the isles are believed to suffer from diabetes without having been diagnosed. Government figures show a worrying number of people are at “significant risk” of developing health...
View ArticleRobinson reacts against MSP’s claims
The council’s political leader has reacted against calls by a Highlands and Islands MSP for the SIC to think again about school closures. Gary Robinson says the authority still has “some way to go”...
View ArticlePetition raises 1,600 signatures
A Lerwick man says he has gathered 1,600 signatures from people across the isles in a petition protesting against changes to Shetland Charitable Trust’s Christmas grant scheme. Sandy McMillan, from the...
View ArticleCouncil saves interest in government deal
The council is set to save £1 million in interest after a way was cleared for it to gain access to cheaper funding. It has negotiated successfully to be placed on a list of local authorities which can...
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Boarders and bikers celebrate skatepark’s opening
Matthew Henderson cuts the ribbon at the Knab skatepark helped by community worker June Porter (left) and Shetland Skatepark Association treasurer Kaye Williamson watched by fellow enthusiasts. Photo:...
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Baton relay comes to Shetland
Shetland under-12 rugby player Adam Card holds the Royal Voluntary Service Commonwealth Games baton with pride alongside many of his fellow Shetland junior rugby players and RVS Shetland branch...
View ArticleLocal acts hoping to impress scout from BBC talent show
A jam-packed running order is promised for tonight’s singers and songwriters’ night at Mareel. A total of 22 acts are taking to the stage in the hope of impressing a scout from the BBC talent show The...
View Article18 Meadowfield Rd, Scalloway
Good-sized, semi-detached property with three double bedrooms, set in particularly private & sheltered leafygarden right in the heart of Scalloway, a short stroll from the harbour area and...
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View ArticleVacancies for various hours at locations
Shetland Islands Council Jobs on offer this week include… Teachers – Lerwick, AithCleaner In Charge – BraeDeckhand – Yell Based VesselsYouth Workers – WhalsayEmployment Support Assistant – Lerwick Our...
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Teams gear up for Relay for Life
The survivors’ lap of honour during 2012′s record-breaking Relay for Life. Photo: Kevin Jones The sun is set to shine until Sunday, according to weather forecasters, which should mean favourable...
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Chance to nominate a young volunteer
Members of the Shetland Team of Young People and the Police (STYPP) accept their 2013award from Sullom Voe joint terminal manager Steve Cowie. Photo: Dave Donaldson Nominations for the fifth annual...
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Councillors’ attendance and expenses revealed
Councillors’ attendance records as well as their pay, allowances and expenses have been revealed in figures released by the council today. It is the first time the SIC has issued members’ record of...
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Locals turn on the style at jazz festival opener
Full Swing impress with their big sound. Photo: Chris Brown Despite the Jazz Festival’s change of date to the end of May there were no worries over the effect of the “old sea haar” on Friday night. The...
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Gala gets Relay for Life day started
The big Relay for Life event is under way at Clickimin with the afternoon gala proving plenty of fun. More than 120 teams are signed to take part in the 12-hour relay itself which begins at 8pm and...
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Fifth Relay for Life could be a record-breaker
It is thought a record number of walkers took place in the Relay for Life 2014. Photo: Dave Donaldson A record number of people took to the Clickimin track last night in the cancer research fundraising...
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Molloy hat-trick seals Madrid Cup for Spurs
A Paul Molloy hat trick fired Spurs to victory against Scalloway in the Madrid Cup final on Saturday. Molloy’s trio of goals were all superb individual efforts and his performance was the difference...
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