Council a key partner in energy transition but no guarantee that business ventures will succeed

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Best value for Sella Ness? Three council tugs escort the tanker 'Value' into Sullom Voe last year. Photo John Bateson

Council a key partner in energy transition but no guarantee that business ventures will succeed

12 February 2025

•Energy

Spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinets, and matching countertops. Equipped with a sink, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, and a wall clock above a wooden door.

Hostel kitchen revamped thanks to funds left in man’s estate

12 February 2025

•Council

Person's hand using a computer mouse next to a keyboard and an open laptop on a desk.

NHS looking at ways to make response to large number of FOI requests more efficient

12 February 2025

•Health

White buildings with blue-trimmed windows line a snow-dusted street under a cloudy sky.

High level of delayed discharges ‘compounded’ by care home admissions restriction

11 February 2025

•Community

Thursday's meeting will be held at the marts at Staneyhill. Photo: Shetland News

Lerwick marts ‘delighted’ by £140k funding boost for new heating project

11 February 2025

•News

Victorian-era people at a train station, with a steam locomotive, mountains in the background, and a puffin on the ground.

Charity awards, library funding appeal, Scottish Opera and more …

11 February 2025

•Also in the news

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Airplane flying over an airport near a large hydrogen fuel tank marked with "H₂ Hydrogen" under a blue sky with clouds.

Loganair hopes for world’s first hydrogen plane route by 2030

11 February 2025

•Transport

Praise for staff as hospital remains ‘extremely busy’

11 February 2025

•Health

Small ferry terminal building by the sea, with a white fence in the foreground and boats moored in the background under a cloudy sky.

Papa Stour set for new accessible ferry shelter

11 February 2025

•Community

Rocks by a body of water with a blue and green gradient surface.

Blue green algae warning for Sandy Loch

11 February 2025

•Environment

Wind turbines in the scottish highlands.

Councillors approve principles for community benefit negotiations

The principles cover onshore and offshore wind projects as well as hydrogen and carbon capture

10 February 2025

•Council

Planned operations cancelled due to hospital staff sickness levels

10 February 2025

•Health

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Four athletes wearing medals stand together outdoors, dressed in navy sports jackets and shorts, smiling for a group photo.

Sporting round-up 10 February

10 February 2025

•Sport

The Shetland Gymnasts were the first act to perform before a sold-out Mareel. Photo: Davie Gardner

Gymnastics club secures loan in search for dedicated club venue

10 February 2025

•Sport

Large red buoy markers extend from the shore into the water toward a large vessel in the distance, with two smaller boats and several people working near the markers.

Replacement needed for power cable between Mossbank and Yell

10 February 2025

•Energy

White building with a sign reading "Levenwick Community Hall" on the wall. A window is visible, and the background shows a blue sky and distant land across the water.

Levenwick Hall could be forced to close as ‘exhausted’ committee step aside

10 February 2025

•Community

Loganair flight diverted after medical emergency

10 February 2025

•News

Safer internet day, employer workshops and more…

10 February 2025

•Also in the news

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Flag flying atop a stone clock tower, with tree branches in the foreground and a clear sky.

Tributes paid to three late former councillors

10 February 2025

•Council

Framed photographs in a gallery setting are displayed along a white wall above a wooden floor.

Local photographers shine in new exhibition

The work of 12 Islesburgh Photographic Club members is going on show – while vintage cameras are part of the display too

8 February 2025

•Arts

Person in Viking attire holds an axe and smiles in front of a burning structure at night.

Three cheers for jarl Bjorn Ironside Ragnarsson

7 February 2025

•In Pictures

Person in Viking costume with an axe stands next to a dragon ship's head outdoors.

Spirits high in Nesting and Girlsta as jarl Ragnarsson takes charge

7 February 2025

•Community

Two people stand on stage holding certificates and trophies labeled "Winner," with a piano in the background.

Entries now open for youth music festival

7 February 2025

•Arts

Marjolein releases full comedy show on YouTube as rise continues

The comedian will also take her latest Fringe show O to Mareel in June

6 February 2025

•Features

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A group of large wind turbines stands on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Council encouraged to lobby for much improved community benefit from renewable energy projects

6 February 2025

•Energy

A red and white building labeled "Mackenzies farm shop and cafe" with several glass doors and a fenced outdoor area on a clear, sunny day.

Cafe part of company’s proposal for vacant Mackenzie’s building

6 February 2025

•Business

Billie Eilish hat reopens debate over use of ‘Shetland’ wool label

6 February 2025

•Community

A person with short blond hair holds a violin on stage, wearing a black top with decorative trim, set against a colorful, blurred background.

Three-day traditional youth music gathering announced

6 February 2025

•Arts

A black and white sign on the side of a road.

Community council objects to ‘pointless’ 50mph Levenwick limit – with road redesign their priority

6 February 2025

•Transport

Councillor did not breach code of conduct, investigation concludes

Complaint alleged a letter by councillor Ian Scott sent to the local media was anti-Semitic

5 February 2025

•Council

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Former councillor’s funeral, superfast broadband, pianist to return and Swan treasurer sought

6 February 2025

•Also in the news

Three people in hoodies pose for a selfie with a waterfront and houses in the background. One person gives a thumbs-up.

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Self-directed support – a different way of providing social care

There are currently vacancies for for around 30 personal assistant jobs available

5 February 2025

•Showcases

Spaceport hopeful of two or three launch attempts this year

5 February 2025

•Space

Government to look ‘more closely’ at new hospital project as part of budget deal

5 February 2025

•Politics

Two men examining samples in clear plastic bags outdoors, standing near industrial buildings.

Funded support to be offered to crofters claiming rural support

5 February 2025

•Agriculture

Dental examination in progress with a patient reclining as a dentist performs a check-up.

Health board provides more clarity in dental row

4 February 2025

•Health

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Staney Hill work ‘on schedule’ as first housing contract set to go out to tender

4 February 2025

•Housing

Who speaks for Yell?

4 February 2025

•Letters

Green van with the text "On the road to better energy. Search OVO" on the back. License plate number: DL73HRX.

MP calls for more urgency in smart meter roll-out as radio switch-off looms

4 February 2025

•Energy

A person in a suit holds a smartphone in one hand.

Lerwick mobile signal claims described as ‘complete nonsense’

4 February 2025

•Connectivity

Warning over ‘apples’ drug thought to be circulating in Orkney and Shetland

4 February 2025

•Health

Could town centre regeneration be on the cards for housing association?

4 February 2025

•Housing

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Two older adults, a woman wearing a purple headband and a man with glasses and a beard, sit outdoors with grassy fields in the background.

Film project honouring Jan Bevington’s life ‘coming together’

The Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary documentary has grown in size and stature with the production team appealing for additional funding

3 February 2025

•Nature

Six people standing indoors, smiling and holding a large blue and white flag with a cross design. They are wearing various blue tops.

Sporting round-up 3 February

3 February 2025

•Sport

Single-story house with brown roof, white walls, and large front windows. Stone wall surrounds a garden with flowers and a birdbath. Cloudy sky overhead.

Staff praised as Brae care centre receives favourable report

3 February 2025

•News

Fresh start beckons for Hay’s Dock cafe as new operator sought

3 February 2025

•Business

A white Volvo car with rear lights on is parked on a coastal road, overlooking grassy fields and the sea under a cloudy sky.

Driver caught doing almost twice speed limit by road police

3 February 2025

•News

Island councils appoint consultant for visitor levy feasibility study

3 February 2025

•Council

Council a key partner in energy transition but no guarantee that business ventures will succeed

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