Whiteness power lifter given parliamentary recognition
The Liberal Democrat MP said Siegel had made “remarkable progress”.
View ArticleAlmost 33,000 bus journeys made under £2 bus fare cap
One bus operator said it would keep an eye on developments, but were unable to foresee much change to the current relationship with the SIC.
View ArticleOver £2.1m paid across Shetland through Viking Energy’s community benefit...
The Viking Community Fund (VCF) invested more than £2,140,000 into 76 projects across the isles.
View ArticleConcern for fishermen as ‘zero catch’ recommendation issued for cod
An organisation advising the government on fishing quotas has issued ‘zero catch’ advice for Northern shelf cod in 2027
View ArticleDashcam footage can be used to report dangerous driving, community council says
Police said this method will be “a lot easier” than in previous years if a call progresses an enquiry.
View ArticleFetlar guest house being re-developed into an eight bedroomed facility
Present café at Hubie shop will be closed
View ArticleKemp in control as fundraiser on major walk for mental health charities...
Fundraiser faced freezing temperatures, drifting snow … and a heatwave
View ArticleDelays for passenger and freight services expected in today’s NorthLink update
Daily NorthLink updates to follow.
View ArticlePlanning appeals reporter sides with community and councillors to refuse...
Shetland Islands Council’s planning department had recommended the application’s approval.
View ArticleUPDATED: Emergency services stood down after missing person found
Search had been carried out in Muckle Roe and Brae area
View ArticleLasses hailed for ‘remarkable attitude’ to football after historic Scottish...
During their run in the cup the lasses played Stewarton Annick, Aberdeen West End and Musselburgh Windsor.
View ArticleLoss of biodiversity could be behind decline in Shetland’s bird populations
A prominent ornithologist has raised concerned about potential ‘dramatic declines in some bird species’ in the isles
View ArticleSNP leaders demand ‘wholesale review’ of lifeline flights and air discount...
A national party has called for a ‘reform of the Air Discount Scheme’, demanding stability for air transport in the isles
View ArticleScotland would be able to negotiate ‘much better’ fisheries deal with Norway...
“Scotland would be able to negotiate a much better deal with Norway, if it only had the chance to do so,” said Ms Goodlad.
View ArticleTingwall Airport still flying high after 50 years in operation
Airport ‘still provides an essential element’ of inter-island connectivity
View ArticleIsles resident hunts for a ‘cheaper alternative’ as fuel poverty continues to...
A Scousburgh resident has raised concerns about rising heating oil costs as winter approaches
View ArticleNorthLink warns that another week of delays for passenger and freight...
Passenger and freight services could both be affected as early week sailings are forecast for delays.
View ArticleMajor demolition work scheduled to start in conservation area
The value of the contract, which received six tenders, is listed as nearly £255,000 excluding VAT.
View ArticleMuch-missed fundraiser’s £2m dream for Relay for Life close to reality,...
‘Olive was a much-loved part of our Relay family’
View ArticleMore rarities added to list of arrivals
Black faced bunting found at Quendale is rare visitor from the east
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