Business / Cocktail bar and new name in the pipeline for Da WheelThe venue will continue as a bar and nightclub – but a revamped downstairs area will focus on cocktails
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Community / Cancer survivors share their stories ahead of Relay for Life
Also in the news / Jen wins book prize, NFU meeting, SIC survey and memories of oil era
Arts / No decisions yet on future of crime drama series
Council / New integration joint board chair sets out hopes for next five yearsTackling workforce recruitment and retention and exploring a proposal for a heroin assisted treatment clinic are topics on John Fraser’s agenda
Letters / Want to share your memories of Sullom Voe?
Letters / ‘It’s a scam’
Letters / Presidential system
Health / Monkeypox poses ‘incredibly small’ risk to country, local health chief says
Transport / Single vessel service on Bluemull Sound
Energy / Locally owned company offers best energy price deal
Community / Telecom cable installation to islands could get underway soon
Also in the news / Helliar due back in service, ex-police chief to retire, interest in trust properties, relay volunteers sought and more…
Updated Government pledges £400 energy bill discount for all householdsChancellor Rishi Sunak has also confirmed a 25 per cent windfall tax on oil and gas profits
Arts / Contemporary music ensemble comes north to kick off tour of Highlands and Islands
Council / Recovery from pandemic key for new education and families chair
Council / Leask wants to oversee forward-looking development committee
Court / Fish processor fined after accepting responsibility for death of employee
Updated Seafood exports come to a halt following dry dock delaysShetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said the Scottish Government needs to act fast
Education / Rare chance to become head teacher of school with just four primary bairnsThe council is looking to fill a vacancy for the Foula head teacher post
Community / Local grammar book is a world first
Council / New environment and transport committee chair hopeful on fixed linksMoraig Lyall is keen to see the environment side of the busy brief get more air time
Court / Court round up – 25 May 2022
Business / Sound Service Station to go up for sale
Showcases / Project Search – a route into employment for young people
Community / Cancer survivors share their stories ahead of Relay for LifeIn the second of three survivor stories nine year old Etta Hannah and mum Jennifer Murray share their experience of going through cancer treatment
Marine / Migrant fishermen report does not reflect local situation, association says
Nature / Government confirms more local cases of avian flu in wild birds
Arts / From RuPaul to Mareel: costume designer Harry returns home for ‘glittering’ exhibition
Community / ‘Massive’ bird nest find prompts bonnet reminder
Business / National recognition for Inksters’ law firm model
Also in the news / Energy price concern, space planning update, short films wanted and more…
Marine / Video shows process of transferring oil rig jacket ashore
Climate / Approving wind farm would be big step in making Yell carbon neutral, developer says
Entertainment / Invitation to lend your voice to highlight climate crisis
Council / Macdonald and Manson make history as they take on top council jobs
Emergency services / Work starts on new Aith lifeboat pontoonThe ‘floating dock’ should save time when the lifeboat crew is called out
Council / New council meets for first time to appoint to key rolesEmma Macdonald and Andrea Manson take the top two jobs in the new council – the first time women have been appointed to the roles
Updated Yell ferry service back on track after linkspan issue
Features / Running challenge fundraiser to undertake half-marathon
Entertainment / Busy week ahead at Mareel
Community / Cancer survivors share their stories ahead of Relay for LifeIn the first of three survivor stories Denise MacBeath shares her experience of going through cancer treatment