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Thursday, 2 March 2023
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Below you'll find 6 news posts that were published today.
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Young farmer nominated for national apprenticeship awards

Young farmer nominated for national apprenticeship awards

A YOUNG Shetlander who used a modern apprenticeship to achieve her dream of working on a local farm has been recognised as a finalist …
Permanent closure of Walls pool 'inevitable' unless energy costs can be cut back

Permanent closure of Walls pool 'inevitable' unless energy costs can be cut back

“DRASTIC action” is needed to save the Walls swimming pool from permanent closure as rising energy bills threaten its viability. But a wind turbine …
Carmichael seeks answers on Alternative Fuel Payment confusion

Carmichael seeks answers on Alternative Fuel Payment confusion

ISLES MP Alistair Carmichael has called for some much-needed clarity on a number of unanswered questions around the government’s Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) benefit. …
High energy prices are sending some islanders back to the peat hill.

Peat consultation, memorial masonry course, NorthLink joins Tall Ships, decarbonising agriculture and more …

SHETLAND MSP Beatrice Wishart is encouraging island residents to take part in the Scottish Government’s Ending the sale of peat in Scotland consultation. The government …
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