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Energy minister excited by ‘fantastic’ renewables potential
Click on image to enlarge Energy and climate change minister Ed Davey has signalled a willingness to look at bringing down charges for transmitting electricity from islands such as Shetland to the UK’s...
View ArticleThree Shetland businesses reported for selling drink to under-18s
Three businesses are being reported to the procurator fiscal after allegedly selling alcohol to children. One organisation in Scalloway and two in Lerwick failed a recent test purchasing operation...
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Isles medical student in Bake Off final
A local student has reached the final of the popular BBC TV series The Great British Bake Off. James Morton, 21, from Hillswick, has been a permanent fixture on television screens across the UK over...
View ArticleWarning to major retailers: stop penalising islands on postage
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has called for major retailers to stop charging extra postage or refusing to deliver parcels to the islands. Mr Scott has welcomed the findings of Citizens’ Advice Scotland’s...
View ArticleFirst Vic Galloway event postponed until next month
The firstVic Galloway Presents… gig in Mareel has been postponed until November due to “unforeseen circumstances”. The concert, with a bill featuring The Phantom Band, Honeyblood, local rock band The...
View ArticleWhat’s On in Shetland – November 2012 + on
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 – October 2012
These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure. Also see www.shetlandtimes.co.uk for updates. Useful numbers: Islesburgh Community...
View ArticleJoint government group set up to examine islands renewables
The UK and Scottish governments have joined forces to set up a new group to examine concerns about the speed of progress on making renewable energy projects in the Scottish islands a reality. UK energy...
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Rented Accommodation Variety of affordable modern properties throughout Shetland Ongoing development programme designed to meet your needs Personal Housing Advice No appointment necessary for...
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People – our best assets Our people make us who we are – one of the most successful oil and gas operators in the world and on track to become the leading operator in the North Sea. Our long term...
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Ten SIC councillors sign ‘one fair wage’ pledge
Several SIC councillors have pledged their support to the Scottish Youth Parliament’s “one fair wage” campaign. Political leader Gary Robinson, convener Malcolm Bell and councillors Mark Burgess, Peter...
View Article‘Traumatic uncertainty’ (Robert Sutherland)
Young couples with children, and couples thinking of starting a family, on the island of Whalsay, are faced with up to four years of traumatic uncertainty. All these young people see, last thing at...
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Smashing night’s fiddle and accordion entertainment
Click on image to enlarge. The 25th annual Shetland accordion and fiddle festival is well underway with six roaring concerts last night, 43 acts in all from the Ness Boating Club up to the Sullom Hall....
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A golden experience in Skeld
Silver in celebration and gold in entertainment value pretty much sums up the second night of the 25th Shetland accordion and fiddle festival at Skeld Public Hall last night. An extremely welcome...
View ArticleIsles resident loses five-figure sum to ‘bank’ fraudster
A Shetland resident has lost £14,000 after becoming the latest victim of scam phone calls in the islands. Police have reiterated their warning to householders across the Highlands and Islands, and...
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Clickimin swansong for Singing Kettle pair Cilla and Artie
Click on image to enlarge. This weekend’s visit of the Singing Kettle will be the last chance for husband and wife team Cilla Fisher and Artie Trezise to say a fond farewell to their Shetland fans....
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