Embarrassing (Jonathan Wills)
Well, this is embarrassing: Andrew Halcrow is right. In the heat of the moment, responding to rapid-fire questions on Radio Shetland last Thursday night, I made a mistake. What I should have said, but...
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Garden featuring Yell stone wins gold at Chelsea
A garden which features walls built using stone from Yell has won a gold award at the Chelsea Flower Show. Stone from Yell features in the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s gold-winning garden....
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Whitedale move to 13 points in Madrid Cup qualifying stages
Whitedale stretched their lead in the senior football’s Madrid Cup qualifying league table to five points by defeating Delting on Friday while all the other teams dropped at least one point. Delting...
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Port authority predicts an exciting year ahead
Lerwick Harbour is set for another busy year thanks to the four main industry sectors operating at the port – oil and gas, ferries and freight, fishing, and marine tourism from cruise ships and yachts....
View ArticleAirline investigates breakdown in communication over cancelled flights
Flybe and Serco have both been criticised over their customer care after fog in Sumburgh forced flights to be cancelled. Some flights which set off for Shetland landed in Orkney and went no further....
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Whalsay pupil’s elephant poster wins festival heat
A pupil from Whalsay School has won the regional heat of a competition to design a poster for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Charlotte Hutchison Charlotte Hutchison, 12, is now in the running...
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Freefield: ‘Bought by BP, sold out by SIC’
There was a sombre mood at the town’s Freefield Centre on Wednesday as pensioners gathered for their last lunch at their much-loved venue. Around 30 of them tucked into a meal, but the atmosphere was...
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Clickimin set for £1.5 million revamp as part of new AHS project
Looking down towards the proposed Anderson High School site at the Staney Hill. Clickimin Leisure Centre is in line for a £1.5 million extension and refurbishment so it can house the new Anderson High...
View ArticleBillion-pound local economy grew steadily amid global turmoil, says new study
Shetland has enjoyed “robust” economic growth of 27 per cent in the last decade, and its billion-pound economy makes a positive contribution of £82 million a year to the UK. The data is drawn from a...
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These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure. Useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT)...
View ArticleWhat’s On in Shetland – May 2013
These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure. Useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT)...
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Veteran country legend Kris Kristofferson to play Clickimin
Click to enlarge Legendary American country singer Kris Kristofferson is to play a solo acoustic concert in the Clickimin Centre later this year. The Texas-born star, who turns 77 next month, is famed...
View ArticleFORD FOCUS
1600 Zetec petrol, MoT Jan 14, 14,000 miles, one owner from new, very good condition. £6,500 o.n.o. Tel. 01595 695865 or mobile 07810 013000.…
View ArticleNHS SHETLAND
Health Care Support Worker (Ref: D23/ST) Lerwick Health Centre – Fixed term for 12 months Band 3 – Salary Range £16,271- £19,268 per annum (pro rata) Part Time – 22.5 hours per week If you don’t have...
View ArticleMAREEL
JOIN US AT MAREEL An exciting opportunity to be involved in an innovative and entrepreneurial creative organisation; Shetland Arts based in Mareel. EVENTS ASSISTANT (Front of House)£7.50 per hour You...
View ArticleVW PASSAT CC TDI
2010, silver/blue 2.0 TDi, 59 plate, FSH, 6-speed manual, 1st MoT, recent new tyres, 27,000 miles, one owner, in immaculate condition inside and out. Tel. 07818 876892.…
View ArticleORKNEY & SHETLAND VALUATION JOINT BOARD
ORKNEY & SHETLAND VALUATION JOINT BOARD, 20 Commercial Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0LX ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (Job Share) Salary £19,209 to £20,001 inclusive of Distant Island Allowance (pro rata) An...
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Jobs saved as crab factory relocates to Northmavine
A double helping of good news has brought cheer to two rural communities thanks to separate business deals involving the long-running crab factory in Mid Yell. Shellfish operation Blueshell Mussels is...
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Island of culture idea would promote Shetland, says hotel proprietor Rocks
Shetland should become a European “island of culture” to unite the population and showcase its assets. That is the vision of Busta House Hotel proprietor Veronica Rocks, who spoke about the idea at...
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Shaw to leave SIC/NHS Shetland post in a few weeks
Interim director of community care Sally Shaw is to leave her joint post with the SIC and NHS Shetland in just over a month’s time. Sally Shaw A statement from SIC chief executive Mark Boden and NHS...
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