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Isles projects need your vote

THREE Shetland projects are vying for votes in a national competition which will distribute funding to good causes across the country.

23 October 2018

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Heavy rain causes water to leak into hospital

REPAIRS are being carried out at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick after heavy rain caused water to leak into the building.

23 October 2018

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‘Persistence and patience’ pays off for local photographer

A LOCAL photographer has had his work seen across the world after he was asked to shoot images in London for the New York Times.

22 October 2018

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Inappropriate for a Geopark

23 October 2018

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Man accused of assault

A MAN was released on bail on Monday after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody accused of assaulting two women.

22 October 2018

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One of the isles' most talented musical sons, Neil Georgeson, is at the heart of Shetland Arts' classical season this winter.

Piano and harp combine

PIANO and harp music is set to marry at Mareel next month as two Shetland born musicians combine for a special show.

22 October 2018

•Entertainment

The Scottish Land Fund has granted more than £47,000 towards community ownership of there Auld Skul in South Nesting.

Community group acquires old Nesting school

THE OLD Nesting school has moved one step closer to becoming a community asset complete with childcare facilities, a gym and workshop space.

22 October 2018

Boat disrupted by weather

THE SOUTHBOUND NorthLink ferry sailing is set to depart Lerwick nearly four hours early today (Monday) due to windy weather.

22 October 2018

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BP gets go-ahead for Alligin

OIL company BP is to invest £230 million over the next two years to get a small oil field 140 kilometres to the west of Shetland on stream by 2020.

22 October 2018

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Loganair's insistence that there was only room for one airline in Shetland was realised this week. Photo: Mark Berry

Plane returns to Sumburgh after bird strike

A FLIGHT had to return to Sumburgh Airport shortly after take-off on Friday evening after the plane struck a bird.

20 October 2018

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Van door damaged

POLICE are looking for information after the passenger door of VW Transporter van was damaged in the Lerwick Port Authority visitor car park on Wednesday.

19 October 2018

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Mankind releases CO2

Frank Hay’s letter on behalf of Sustainable Shetland (Group in not anti-renewables; SN, 19/10/2018) states that wind farms cannot be constructed without using large quantities of fossil fuels.

22 October 2018

Most health board buildings in good shape

NEARLY three quarters of NHS Shetland’s properties are deemed to be in ‘good’ condition, despite the health board having the highest percentage of properties over 50 years old in Scotland.

19 October 2018

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Yell war memorials could see light of day again

TWO war memorials which have been locked away in a closed Yell church could be reopened to the public again by moving to another chapel on the island.

19 October 2018

Group is not anti-renewables

19 October 2018

More success for Bigton farmer

BIGTON Farm’s trophy cabinet has increased in size again after success at this year’s British Farming Awards.

19 October 2018

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Cruel and outdated practice

19 October 2018

Hairdresser Bjørn is one of Britain’s best

A LOCAL hairdresser who hit the national headlines a few years ago as the stylist of Shetland’s dancing pony Socks has come third in a national hairdressing competition.

18 October 2018

Fatal fishing inquiry hears conflicting evidence

A FATAL accident inquiry into the death of a fisherman off the west side of Shetland in 2016 has been adjourned after unexpected evidence was revealed on Thursday.

18 October 2018

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Fishing industry oppose to more time in ‘Brexit waiting room’

SUGGESTIONS that the transition period during which Britain is leaving the European Union could be extended by another year to the end of 2021 has been greeted with horror by the fishing industry.

18 October 2018

Sumburgh Airport is one of 11 airports under HIAL's wing.

Sumburgh scanner upgrade expected to cost £1.5m

AROUND £1.5 million is set to be shelled out on upgrading the hold baggage x-ray system Sumburgh Airport.

18 October 2018

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Renewed call for Norröna to return to isles

A FRESH call has been made for the Norröna ferry to stop off in Shetland again on its routes connecting Denmark with Faroe and Iceland.

18 October 2018

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Church names kirks earmarked for closure

THE CHURCH of Scotland has revealed the names of the 20 churches it intends to close in Shetland over the next few years.

18 October 2018

The scallop dredger King Challenger berthed at Blacksness Pier, Scalloway - Photo: MAIB

FAI hears evidence into death of fisherman

A SIGNIFICANT culture change in crew safety has taken place in at least some fishing boats after the death of a scallop fisherman off the coast of Shetland in 2016.

17 October 2018

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Club stays open for now

THE CUNNINGSBURGH Village Club is set to stay open for the time being as a crowdfunding campaign is launched to raise money for the cash-strapped building.

17 October 2018

The cruise ship Celebrity Silhoutte in Lerwick last summer. Photo: David Spence

New tourism strategy aims to boost visitor experience

A NEW tourism strategy for Shetland for the next five years is set to be launched at the end of the month.

17 October 2018

Worries over roll-out of Universal Credit

NORTHERN Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has warned that the roll out of the government’s new Universal Credit benefit will not address in-work poverty, amid growing concerns there will be far more losers than winners under the new system.

17 October 2018

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Puss in Boots panto competition proves popular

A TEN year old girl from Brae Primary School is set to have a drawing used on the cover of the programme for this winter’s pantomime after winning a hotly contested competition.

17 October 2018

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J & Dr Halcrow also won the prize for the best stots.

CAP reform review welcomed but ‘does not go far enough’

A REVIEW that promises fairer funding for farmers throughout the UK following Brexit has been welcomed, but claims have been made that the reforms do not go far enough.

17 October 2018

Wake up and smell the fumes

17 October 2018

SIC reaches next stage of Crown Estate pilot

SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) is one of five organisations that have moved to the second stage of a pilot scheme which could give the local authority more control over how seabed and coastline around the isles is managed.

16 October 2018

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Wheels in motion for new ‘smart’ bus ticketing system

16 October 2018

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New transition minister welcomed to Shetland

A NEW Church of Scotland minister who will oversee the transition of Shetland from a multi-parish presbytery to a single parish has been appointed.

16 October 2018

A cloud hangs over the three kirks in the Tingwall parish due to a hefty maintenance bill. Photo: Shetnews/Hans Marter

Twenty churches to close across the isles

THE CHURCH of Scotland plans to close two thirds of its churches in Shetland over the coming years as it attempts to secure a more “sustainable” future.

15 October 2018

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More support for aquaculture training

A NEW post has been created locally to support the isles’ aquaculture industry when it comes to receiving training in areas like health and safety.

16 October 2018

Charged with assaulting three women and stealing vehicle

A YOUNG man from Lerwick charged with assaulting three women at an address in the town’s Sandveien housing estate on Saturday and stealing a motor vehicle has been released on bail

15 October 2018

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St Ninian’s Isle selected for national remembrance event

ARTWORK is set to be drawn into the sand on the St Ninian’s Isle beach next month as part of a nationwide Armistice Day remembrance event led by Trainspotting director Danny Boyle.

15 October 2018

Accused of drink driving

THE CASE against a 31-year-old man from Lerwick accused of drink driving has been continued without plea until next week.

15 October 2018

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Value of isles salmon reaches record high

THE VALUE of salmon produced in Shetland last year rose to over £215 million, according to new figures.

15 October 2018

Fireworks reminder

LOCALS are being reminded to be aware of animals when setting off fireworks in the coming weeks.

15 October 2018

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Research aims to break new ground at the fishing

THIRTY one million pounds sounds like an awful lot of money to spend on a fishing boat, but when you see the new Research, you could not say that money has been squandered.

14 October 2018

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Full-time power for Fair Isle

GUARANTEED round the clock power has arrived in Fair Isle – leading to hopes that it could attract more people to visit and live on the remote island.

14 October 2018

The oil drilling rig Buchan Alpha is the first larger oil installation to be decommissioned in Shetland. Photo: Shetland News

Work to begin on upgrading decommissioning site next year

CONSTRUCTION work on expanding the decommissioning facilities at Dales Voe in Lerwick is expected to start next year after plans for the project were given the green light.

12 October 2018

Probe into what caused death of whales

FOUR deep water whales have washed up on various shores across Shetland over the last few weeks, raising concern that they may be linked with the deaths of over 80 whales washed up on the west coast of Scotland and Ireland during August and September.

12 October 2018

•Environment

Council stocks up on rock salt

OVER 6,000 tonnes of rock salt has been shipped into Scalloway Harbour as Shetland Islands Council prepares for its winter road treatment.

14 October 2018

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Rolling, rolling, rolling. Passengers feared the NorthLink ferry was going to capsize on Wednesday night before the captain regained control of the vessel with 500 passengers on board.

Wind affects travel plans

THE WINDY weather means that NorthLink’s southbound sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen today (Friday) is set to leave two hours early.

12 October 2018

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Newbuild Research arrives in Whalsay

THE COMMUNITY of Whalsay has been welcoming its second brand-new state-of-the-art pelagic trawler in as many months.

12 October 2018

Managing director of Loganair Jonathan Hinkles and cabin crew member Sharon Williams showing off their gold award.

Loganair high flyers at European airline awards

LOGANAIR has been named airline of the year by the European Regions Airline Association.

12 October 2018

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Some of the Loot For Lerwick winners. Photo: Lerwick Community Council

Six local projects enjoy funding success

A NUMBER of local groups have received funding via Lerwick Community Council after nearly 250 people turned out to vote for their favourite projects.

11 October 2018

Does anyone recall a school contact with Japan?

9 October 2018

Indoor market for local produce?

8 October 2018

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Cunningsburgh crofter Hazel Mackenzie is lobbying for a new farming policy

Cafe highly commended

A CUNNINGSBURGH cafe and shop was highly commended at last week’s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards.

12 October 2018