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‘We don’t share his view’

19 July 2023

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Fares review, Cope extension plans, cheque presentation

17 July 2023

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Shetland lost out on LPG

15 July 2023

Date set for attempted murder trial

15 July 2023

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We lost out big time

11 July 2023

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What’s to be done

10 July 2023

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July cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

9 July 2023

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The joy of difference

7 July 2023

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Character assassination?

7 July 2023

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‘Wide of the mark’

SIC deputy leader Gary Robinson responds to James Paton

6 July 2023

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‘We simply cannot yet manage without oil and gas’

6 July 2023

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Green solutions are not green

5 July 2023

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A group of people in formal attire sit around a U-shaped table in a wood-paneled room, conducting a meeting with some participants joining via video conference displayed on screens.

Orkney councillors back motion to look at range of options for governance

Shetland Islands Council passed a similar motion in 2020

4 July 2023

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PR stunts with no electoral mandate

4 July 2023

A blue and white boat named "Good Shepherd IV" is docked near a pier. Inset shows a close-up of a man wearing glasses.

‘It could all go horribly wrong’

Shetland’s Labour councillor Tom Morton offers his views on the replacement Fair Isle ferry project, which has been awarded around £27 million from the UK Government but faces a 2026 deadline.

4 July 2023

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Autonomy would empower community councils

1 July 2023

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Big cheers to ‘big Val’

Anderson High School S3 pupils have been learning about journalism in recent weeks and have interviewed retiring headteacher Valerie Nicolson ahead of the summer holidays. The piece below is by Ellie Leslie and Caitlin Anderson, with photography from Joe Walterson

30 June 2023

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Obituary: Willie Thompson 1939-2023

30 June 2023

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Concerns over photo ID needs for next Westminster Election discussed by islands VJB

30 June 2023

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When islanders come together

30 June 2023

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Now is the time to use our voice

Local Green councillor Alex Armitage offers his views on why he is taking a stand against the proposed Rosebank oil field to the west of Shetland

30 June 2023

Four dancers in intense, dynamic poses on a dark stage with dramatic lighting; one dancer is knelt over while the others support and interact around her. A table is visible on the right side of the stage.

Music-meets-dance performance ‘mesmerising’

27 June 2023

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Deafening noise

25 June 2023

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Tall Ships set to make 2023 a summer for all the family to remember

23 June 2023

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Rest in peace, Winnie Ewing

23 June 2023

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A superb event in terms of both content and delivery

20 June 2023

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Where is Shetland’s reduced electricity tariff?

20 June 2023

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Strangling the life out of small communities

15 June 2023

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We are still waiting!

15 June 2023

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Crime drama team prepares for final day of filming

15 June 2023

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ITV Shetland returns to Lerwick for more crime drama filming

14 June 2023

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Filming of Shetland series eight returns to Tingwall valley

13 June 2023

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Crime drama filming enters final week

12 June 2023

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Abstract targets

11 June 2023

Map of Shetland showing a road closure from Tresta to Sandsound Beach. Access restricted on June 11th, 08:00-19:00, due to filming. Maintenance vehicles and filming equipment will use the route.

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Crime drama filming to head to Tresta and Weisdale

10 June 2023

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Carbon tax on travel would be fairer

9 June 2023

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Aerial view of planned street closure around Lerwick Sheriff Court for filming, showing stop points, parking restrictions, and important notes for affected areas.

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Shetland drama back in town tomorrow

8 June 2023

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Shetland filming at Burra and Spiggie beach on Thursday

7 June 2023

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Thank you for the music

7 June 2023

Map showing road closures in Shetland for filming on 7th June, from 11:00 to 18:00. Affected areas include B9102 between Scousburgh and Bigton. Specific locations marked with stop signs.

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Crime drama chase scenes to be filmed along Bigton road

5 June 2023

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Crime drama back in Bigton for four days

3 June 2023

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June cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

1 June 2023

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Map showing road closures for filming in Shetland. The road from Stuyksta Cottage to Quolfister is closed from Friday 29th June, 07:00-20:00. There are designated locations for residents and deliveries.

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Crime drama crew heading to Nibon on Friday

1 June 2023

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A ‘jackpot win’ for Statkraft and no voice for the community

1 June 2023

A map showing road closures near Sung Wails, Shetland, due to filming. Closed roads are marked in red. Traffic will be diverted north towards Dale. Reopening date: Thursday 17 June, 07:00-20:00.

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Shetland filming moving to Watsness on Thursday

31 May 2023

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Mandolin concert, new HIAL boss, park run celebrations, net zero airline and more …

31 May 2023

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Shetland crime drama filming at Bigton and St Ninian’s on Wednesday

30 May 2023

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How much will ‘water safety’ cost?

23 May 2023

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