SIC reaches out to community councils on prospect of ‘reimagining’ burial ground provision
The scheme will see the UK and Scottish Governments each commit £50 million to projects benefitting Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles
SIC road safety engineer says current standards for barriers require a specific minimum amount of room
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A motion will go in front of Shetland’s councillors on Wednesday encouraging the SIC to introduce universal free school meals
Two net zero route maps have been created to explore how Shetland could reduce emissions over the next 20 years
Only five community councils achieved their full complement of nominations by Thursday’s deadline
New Life Shetland pastor says ‘we believe that the good news of Jesus Christ is for all people regardless of background, sexuality, race or religion’
An ageing population means there are more jobs than people to fill them
Alex Armitage did not eat any imported food or ingredients during the month – and lost nearly a stone in the process
Meanwhile Ofgem has provisionally approved plans for a grid supply point in Lerwick
New COPE Ltd CEO Steven Coutts discusses the successful social enterprise, life as a councillor and the pitfalls of social media
