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The Shetland Times Ltd publishes the islands’ weekly newspaper, and books of local interest, covering Shetland news, jobs, sport, property and much more.
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Road floods beside unauthorised caravan park development
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (280+ words) The road beside an unauthorised caravan park development in the South Mainland flooded during yesterday’s (Saturday) heavy rain. As reported yesterday, Shetland South councillor Allison Duncan recently met an SIC planning official to discuss his constituents’ concerns about the development…...
Health board and SIC set to combine as one ‘unitary authority’ as part of Scottish government’s ‘major modernisation’ of public services
1+ week, 5+ day ago (349+ words) NHS Shetland and the SIC could be forced to join forces as part of a radical shake-up of public services. First Minister John Swinney has today (Tuesday) announced plans to replace the 14 current health boards with two “strategic health boards…...
Charity’s survey seeking public opinion on the ‘industrialisation of the isles’ is set to close this week
1+ week, 5+ day ago (200+ words) An Isles-based charity will be closing its survey in a week to record the current opinion around “industrialisation in the Shetland Islands”. Sustainable Shetland’s survey “Have your say whatever way” will be closing on the 6th September which aims to get…...
LETTER: Is this the future - communities feeling powerless, unengaged and let down by those who should be representing us?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) Following the article in The Shetland Times (13th August) regarding the Shetland Islands Council chief executive’s approach to the proposed meeting of the Shetland Recreational Trust and Shetland Charitable Trust, Save Scalloway Pool Action Group wish to voice our deep concern…...
Former schoolhouse set to go under the hammer offering ‘huge potential’ for renovations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (169+ words) A former schoolhouse in Yell is set to go under the hammer offering a “unique opportunity” for renovation. Future Property Auctions has listed “Braeside” in Cullivoe with opening bids starting at £55,000. The sale includes a four-room former school building, another…...
Councillor and former Viking Energy director backs energy moratorium - but remains supportive of plans currently on the table for Sullom Voe
2+ week, 5+ day ago (740+ words) A senior councillor cited Delting’s future as a reason to support development at Sullom Voe, despite residents rallying against parish-wide proposals. Speaking on behalf of the Delting Community Council (DCC), ex-development committee chairman Alastair Cooper backed a moratorium on energy…...
Much loved public hall saved for ‘many years to come’ after community turned out in force following urgent closure warnings
2+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) A public hall has been saved for “many years to come” after the community heeded urgent warnings about its potential closure. The Quarff public hall committee has secured a “robust” new membership following its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) last week....
Environmental protection officers investigating waste water discharge from unauthorised caravan park
3+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) Environmental officers are investigating allegations of potentially polluting waste water discharges from a caravan park that has been built without planning permission. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) confirmed there were no authorised discharge points associated with the Grutness development....
Living Lerwick secures over 80 per cent approval as businesses vote to renew the organisation for another five-year term
3+ week, 2+ day ago (423+ words) Town centre businesses have voted for Living Lerwick to continue for another five-year term. Ballot papers were counted this morning (Friday) after businesses were asked if they wanted Living Lerwick’s business improvement district (Bid) to continue for another five years....
‘Terrible’ drug situation is continuing to claim lives, councillor warns
3+ week, 3+ day ago (318+ words) The “terrible” drug situation in Shetland is continuing to claim lives, a senior council has warned. Community safety and resilience board chairman Allison Duncan made the comments to highlight the importance of Dogs Against Drugs. The charity recently received a…...