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Payroll Officer - 8 North Ness - SIC03752- Advertisement Details
The Payroll Officer is responsible on behalf of the Senior Payroll Officer, for assisting processing payroll documentation, for monthly paid employees, in a timely and accurate manner to ensure payment...
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 -
Social Care Workers - Overtonlea Care Services - SIC03754- Advertisement Details
The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
Solicitor - 8 North Ness - SIC03755- Advertisement Details
Are you an ambitious Solicitor looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life?
Here at Shetland Islands Council we have a job for someone just like you...
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
Social Worker - Children & Families - SIC03753- Advertisement Details
The purpose of the job is to provide a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Children’s Services - Fieldwork.
Children and families social work department is made...
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
Cook - Nordalea Care Services - SIC03745- Advertisement Details
The Cook is responsible for organising and controlling the preparation and service of meals in a residential care home and the meals on wheels provision, where relevant. The Cook reports to the Unit Manager...
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
Social Care Worker - Nordalea Care Services - SIC03744- Advertisement Details
The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
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Social Care Worker - Overtonlea Care Services - SIC03731- Advertisement Details
The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Scalloway Primary School - SIC03751- Advertisement Details
The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which...
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Baltasound Junior High School - SIC03749- Advertisement Details
The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which...
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Teacher of Primary - Sound Primary School - SIC03743- Advertisement Details
Sound Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the Sound area of Lerwick and provides education from nursery to Primary 7. The school structure currently consists of 2 nursery sessions per...
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Teacher of Primary - Sandness Primary School - SIC03708- Advertisement Details
Sandness Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Sandness. It provides primary education from P1 to P7 for children from Sandness and surrounding areas...
Friday, September 13th, 2019 -
Assistant Hatchery Manager – Girlsta Hatchery at Grieg Seafood- Grieg Seafood is a leading producer of quality farmed salmon, with a proven track record of achievement. The company is one of Scotland’s largest producers of Scottish salmon with an annual production of 18,000 tonnes.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our company and engage in the pro... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Learning Support Worker - Whalsay School - SIC03750- Advertisement Details
To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Auxiliary - Bell's Brae Primary School - SIC03748- Advertisement Details
The postholder will provide an auxiliary support service to the teaching staff of the school. Work is normally carried out within prescribed routines but there are occasions when variations can be introduced...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Volunteer for Children’s Panel- Become a Volunteer
Children’s Panel Member
Shetland Children’s Panel is looking for people who care about making a difference in the lives of infants, children and young people attending hearings. The qualities you use every day are exactly what Scotland’s infants, children and young peop... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Various vacancies at Tullochs- • Experienced 360 Excavator Operator
• General Operative/Labourer
• Water Hygiene & DOMS Card advantageous
• For work on Water Mains Contract
Please email your CV to: info@tullochdev.co.uk Tel. 01595 741427 Read more...
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Various vacancies at Shetland Islands Council- • Practitioner – Early Learning and Childcare – Cunningsburgh
• Support Worker – Early Learning and Childcare – Cunningsburgh
• Relief Social Care Workers – Community Care Resources
• Social Care Workers – Lerwick
• Relief Bank for Teachers – Various Schools
• Cook in ... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Health & Safety officer at Cooke Aquaculture- Vacancy Full Time Permanent Health & Safety Officer
Location Flexible
Salary Competitive
CLOSING DATE 25 September 2019
THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Health & Safety Officer to work closely alongside our Health & Safety Manager throughout our UK operat... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Plant Hire shop/Stores assistant at Garriocks- Garriock Bros. Ltd
Brae Depot
A vacancy has arisen in our Brae Plant Centre department for an enthusiastic individual
to work as part of a small team to assist with sales, hires and general stores duties.
For an application form and more information please contact:
Robin Leslie,
Garriock Bros... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Mechanic at MR Gair- M.R.Gair Ltd require a mechanic who is looking to work within a well-equipped, well-established independent dealer and garage.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a move to join a progressive company.
You will be required to carry out maintenance, diagnosis and repair... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Control & Instrumentation Technician at Engie- ENGIE FM Ltd as a part of the Asset Management Contract with EnQuest is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Power Station at Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, Shetland. The Power Station comprises of 4x 25 MWe Gas Turbine units, 4x Waste Heat Boilers, 2x Auxiliary Boilers, Nitrogen Plant and... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019 -
Psychological Therapist at NHS- We currently have the following opportunity – visit our website for more information on
www.shb.scot.nhs.uk
Psychological Therapist
Substantive, Part Time – 18.75 hours per week (Ref: 5232)
Band 6 - Salary Range - £30,401- £38,046 per annum (pro-rata)
plus Distant Island Allowance of £1,... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Cargo Inspector at Intertek- CARGO INSPECTOR
Shetland Isles
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider of quality and safety solutions, offering superior customer service to industries worldwide. Cargo Inspectors perform volume/temperature measurements, sampling, calculations and reporting on board oil tankers... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Ground Security Operative at HIA- Sumburgh Airport
Ground Security Operative
Salary £22,135 - £22,676 Per annum
Can you work well as part of a team offering a warm welcome to our passengers and providing them with excellent customer service as they make their way through our airport? Are you passionate about making your workp... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Factory cleaner at QA Fish- FACTORY CLEANER
Immediate start
Part-time, permanent position, post production from 4 - 9 pm,
5 days a week.
Own transport required.
QA Fish are looking to recruit a self-motivated cleaner who will be solely responsible for cleaning the factory production and ancillary areas after daily process... Read more...
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Site Manager at Grieg Seafood- The Role
Grieg Seafood Shetland has two positions available for Site Managers on marine production sites located in the Punds Voe area of mainland Shetland, near Scalloway. One position will cover a pairing of sites Score Holms and West Burwick, and the other our Setter site. Reporting to area ma... Read more...
Thursday, September 12th, 2019 -
Teacher of ASN - Scalloway Primary School - SIC03718- Advertisement Details
Scalloway Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Scalloway. It provides Primary Education from P1 to P7 and Early Years and Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Cleaner in Charge - Urafirth Primary School - SIC03739- Advertisement Details
Under the direction of the Head of the establishment, or such other officer designated by the local authority, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the local authority, the Cleaner in...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Practitioner - Early Learning and Childcare - Isles Haven Nursery - SIC03740- Advertisement Details
The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Principal Teacher of ASN and Pupil Support - Brae High School - SIC03736- Advertisement Details
Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Teacher of English (Job Share) - Anderson High School - SIC03742- Advertisement Details
Anderson High School is a six year school, serving Lerwick and the surrounding areas, with our associated primary schools of Bells Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness...
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Teacher of ASN - Brae High School - SIC03737- Advertisement Details
Brae High School is a non-denominational school located in Brae. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S6 for children from the north mainland of Shetland...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Teacher of English - Aith Junior High School - SIC03741- Advertisement Details
Aith Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Aith on the west side of Shetland. It provides Early Years, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the west side of...
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Feeding Technicians at Grieg Seafood- Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd is recruiting for Feeding Technicians, both experienced and at trainee level
The Role
Based in Shetland and reporting to the Feeding Operations Manager the role entails:
Prioritise, plan and carry out the day to day feeding for your site/s, ensuring it is done to ... Read more...
Friday, September 06th, 2019
Air Traffic Engineer at Tait Electronics- Role: Air Traffic Engineering is the installation and maintenance of a wide range of communication, navigation, met and surveillance equipment used in Air Traffic Control, also ensuring equipment availability and safety management system compliance where procedures and policies are adopted and follo... Read more...
Friday, September 06th, 2019
Administration Assistant at EMN Plant- EMN Plant Ltd is a plant hire, contracting, haulage, quarrying and recycling business with its main base at Sella Ness, Graven.
A Full Time position has arisen for an Administration Assistant.
Based at our Sella Ness depot the position will mainly provide admin support to our Operations Manage... Read more...
Friday, September 06th, 2019 -
Technician at ScaleAQ- ScaleAQ is an aquaculture technology company.
We have an opportunity for a full-time technician to join our small team based in our Lerwick workshop.
Your duties would include installation, service and repair of feed systems, camera systems and wireless networks on aquaculture sites, health and sa... Read more...
Friday, September 06th, 2019
Full-Time Barperson at Royal British Legion- Are you able to provide our customers with a friendly environment, in which to socialise?
A position for a Full-Time Barperson has become available.
The position is for 35hrs per week, working to a 4 week rota
Candidates should preferably have experience and their Servewise, but training ca... Read more...
Friday, September 06th, 2019
GOOD EVENING SHETLAND - WEDNESDAY 18TH OF SEPTEMBER 2019
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Baffie to Weegie: 18 Scottish words that are now in the dictionary - and their meaning - The Scotsman
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.comBaffie to Weegie: 18 Scottish words that are now in the dictionary - and their meaning The ScotsmanA host of household Scottish words and phrases feature in the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary, but what do they mean?
No guarantee new ferry contract will be in place by end of October
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHERE is no firm guarantee that the next Northern Isles ferry contract will be in place before the 31 October target, according to a Transport Scotland official. Northern Isles Ferry Service contract manager Paul Linhart-MacAskill gave the update to members of Shetland’s external transport forum on Wednesday. The awarding of the £370 million, eight year […]
Baggage allowances set to drop on Loganair flights
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukLoganair have said that the hold baggage allowance on their flights will soon fall from 20kg to 15kg. The post Baggage allowances set to drop on Loganair flights appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Marking 100 years of Scotland's council houses - The Scotsman
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.comMarking 100 years of Scotland's council houses The ScotsmanIt's been 100 years since the Scottish Housing Act led to the widespread building and supply of council housing. Here, Steve Robb, of Historic Environment ...
The lunchtime news bulletin on Wednesday the 18th of September 2019
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
SLAP portfolio overvalued by £1.5m, auditors say
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE PRICE paid by Shetland Islands Council for a portfolio of property previously owned by Shetland Charitable Trust could have been up to £1.55 million less if it had undertaken independent valuations. That is a key message included in an audit report on Shetland Islands Council for the last financial year. Auditors Deloitte said that […]
Brae pupil’s ‘Maa’s Eggs’ story nominated for Scottish dialect award
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA Brae High School pupil has been nominated for a new award celebrating the best of Scottish dialect. Hannah-Lisa Laurenson, 16, will come up against four other competitors for the ‘Young Scots Speaker o the Year’ prize at the inaugural Scots Language Awards. The awards were started “with the aim of heightening the profile and […] The post Brae pupil’s ‘Maa’s Eggs’ story nominated for Scottish dialect award appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Slow in declaring a climate emergency
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukCould Shetland Islands council confirm what they mean by “sustain activity in the gas and oil sector”? (Islands deal discussions continue; SN 16 September 2019 and Council slow in responding to climate change; SN, 17 September 2019). Surely, with the climate emergency, we should be starting the transition away from fossil fuels and not sustaining […]
Man released on bail
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA MAN has been released on bail after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody on Wednesday. Ciaran Kirkpatrick, whose bail address was given as Hoofields, Lerwick, denied two offences alleged to have taken place at a house in the town on 15 September. The 20-year-old pleaded not guilty to behaving in a threatening or […]
Assault accused released on bail
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA man accused of assaulting his ex-partner and threatening to kill her has been released on bail. Ciaran Kirkpatrick, 20, pleaded not guilty to two charges when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday. The accused, of Haldane Burgess Crescent, Lerwick, is charged with assaulting his partner by placing his foot on her head, […] The post Assault accused released on bail appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Do folk living in the Shetland like the TV show ‘Shetland’?
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukI am a Scot living in Los Angeles, and the crime drama series Shetland is shown here on PBS. I watched two episodes, which had credible scenery and a great cast of actors, but I didn’t like it at all. The problem for me was that I couldn’t believe these characters were Scottish. I don’t […]
UK-made medicines risk costing more, says expert - Press and Journal
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukUK-made medicines risk costing more, says expert Press and JournalA Shetland-based expert on the UK pharmaceutical industry has outlined her growing fears for its future after Brexit. ESPL Regulatory Consulting chairwoman ...
Poorest Scots hit hardest by cash machine exodus as more than one a day is axed - HeraldScotland
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comPoorest Scots hit hardest by cash machine exodus as more than one a day is axed HeraldScotlandDEPRIVED areas of Scotland are losing free cash machines at a much faster rate than affluent ones - forcing thousands in poorer communities to pay…
Jo Swinson's Lib Dem conference speech 2019 — unspun - The Times
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukJo Swinson's Lib Dem conference speech 2019 — unspun The TimesTwenty-one years on from my first Liberal Democrat conference, I am thrilled to stand before you today as your leader . . . And what a start we have made. I can't ...
Sectarian bigotry is bred at home not taught in Catholic schools - The Times
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukSectarian bigotry is bred at home not taught in Catholic schools The TimesAlthough Catholics account for about 16 per cent of Scotland's population, Catholic schools educate more than 20 per cent of our schoolchildren. Why do so ...
Archaeologist gather from across the world to discuss Shetland’s Archaeology
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThis Friday sees the start of a weekend symposium where the future Shetland’s past will be the main focus. The symposium will consider what archaeologists now know about Shetland from the time when people first settled here through to recent times, and what the key questions are for the future.
Good Evening Shetland Tuesday 17th September 2019
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Man dies after falling ill on ferry in the Highlands - Press and Journal
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukMan dies after falling ill on ferry in the Highlands Press and JournalThe male passenger is understood to have boarded the Pentland Ferry *service* at Gills Bay to travel to St Margaret's Hope in Orkney. Mid-voyage across the ...
Council slow in responding to climate change
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukRADICAL changes around how we live and use our resources need to be implemented now to mitigate against the impact of climate change and meet ambitious government targets for reducing our carbon footprint. That was the warning in an information bulletin to councillors highlighting how Shetland Islands Council (SIC) is failing to meet its current […]
Sumburgh Head Café to re-open
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThe popular café at Sumburgh Head is set to re-open this week. The café suffered extensive water damage earlier in the season as water leaked in through the spectacular curved windows. Repair works are now complete and Katja Stübiger of ‘Katja’s Cakes’ will be running a pop-up café for the remainder of the season.
Health board tops list, peatbog restoration day, archaeology weekend, bike trial raises cash
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNHS SHETLAND is the best performing health board in Scotland when it comes to waiting times for musculoskeletal services. Nearly 95 per cent of patients were seen within four weeks of referral in the quarter ending June 30 this year, with the national average only 49 per cent. The Scottish Government target is a minimum […]
NHS Shetland is top national performer for musculoskeletal complaints
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukPatients in Shetland with musculoskeletal complaints are the best served in the country, new figures have revealed. Across Scotland just 49 per cent of patients who had a first clinical appointment with an allied health professional in musculoskeletal services were seen within four weeks of referral for the quarter ending June 30th. The Scottish Government’s […] The post NHS Shetland is top national performer for musculoskeletal complaints appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Textile Inspiration: Nielanell
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgOne of the most innovative designers and makers active in Shetland is Nielanell, established by Niela Kalra.
Local support for RNLI after criticism of overseas work
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE RNLI has received strong backing locally following criticism from two Conservative MPs of the work it carries out overseas. MPs Nigel Evans and Andrew Bridgen questioned in the Daily Mail and the Times why the lifeboat charity was spending on projects abroad while at the same time cutting jobs in the UK. This led to […]
The lunchtime news bulletin on Tuesday 17th September 2019
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Flawed tunnel report
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukThe Shetland Inter Island Transport Study (SIITS) report is a transport report that was presented to the Scottish Government in 2016/17 and included a ‘Fixed Link Working Paper –Supplement – “Bottom- Up” Cost-Estimates’ produced by Donaldson’s Associates. The tunnel prices for the Whalsay route started at £86 million and have been reported at £160.4 million […]
Council starts work on improvement plan for Sandwick school after poor report
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSHETLAND Islands Council will “continue to work hard” on making sure improvements are being implemented at Sandwick Junior High School following a less than satisfactory inspection report. The school was deemed ‘weak’ in three out of four categories after an Education Scotland visit in May. The other category – ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion – […]
Amenity trust to stage ‘peatbog restoration day’ at Sandy Loch
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukTo coincide with the global climate strike on Friday, Shetland Amenity Trust is inviting people to go along and take some practical action on climate change. The post Amenity trust to stage ‘peatbog restoration day’ at Sandy Loch appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Poor inspection report returned for Sandwick Junior High School
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukSandwick Junior High School and its nursery class have received a poor report from Education Scotland inspectors. The post Poor inspection report returned for Sandwick Junior High School appeared first on The Shetland Times.
SNP must know there will be no special case made for Scotland on EU conditions - HeraldScotland
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comSNP must know there will be no special case made for Scotland on EU conditions HeraldScotlandDESPERATE to jump on the comments of a former president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, as a signal that an independent Scotland would…
Rennie urges Scots, fearful of Brexit, not to 'cut and run' to SNP but back revoke and remain Lib Dems - HeraldScotland
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comRennie urges Scots, fearful of Brexit, not to 'cut and run' to SNP but back revoke and remain Lib Dems HeraldScotlandWILLIE Rennie has urged Scots, frightened by Brexit, not to “cut and run for independence” but to turn to the pro-UK Liberal Democrats, who have…
Faith in Education | Scotland - The Times
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukFaith in Education | Scotland The TimesIt is not a new issue but sectarian tension has risen to become suddenly relevant again. Loyalist and republican marches in Glasgow that divide the city on ...
Tackling Climate Change through healthy Peatlands
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgTo coincide with the Global Climate strike this Friday, 20th September, the Shetland Amenity Trust are inviting everyone to come along and take some practical action on climate change. The Trust has organised a peatbog restoration day where you can learn about the valuable role peatlands play in tackling climate change and to get involved in restoring these incredible carbon stores.
Good Evening Shetland Monday 16th September 2019
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Gin wins awards, power cuts, SIC reception reopens, community orchestra
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE UNST based Shetland Distillery Company has won gold awards for two of its special edition gins at the China Wine and Spirits Awards (CWSA). Company director Debbie Strang said: “We are thrilled that our two special edition gins ‘Filska’, (the Shetland dialect word for fun-loving which has pink grapefruit as a key botanical) and […]
Islands deal discussions continue
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA LONGLIST of over 50 projects has been whittled down to a shortlist of around ten as negotiations continue over which proposals Shetland will put forward in its bid for funding from a possible islands deal. There are hopes that the economic boost of the proposed islands growth deal could result in 700 new jobs […]
Kirsty MacPherson is new Dalbeattie High School head teacher - Daily Record
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.dailyrecord.co.ukKirsty MacPherson is new Dalbeattie High School head teacher Daily RecordKirsty had previously been a head teacher in Shetland and has taught across Scotland.
Local fishermen want Brexit as soon as possible
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukFISHERMEN in Shetland continue to lobby for a clear cut Brexit in order to be out of the hated Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) by 31 October despite claims from some sectors of the industry that a no-deal exit from the EU would “break the backbone” of Scottish fishing. The warnings came from the Scottish Seafood […]
Frustration voiced over left luggage lockers decision
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukScotrail is ditching its left luggage lockers from the Union Square shopping Centre in Aberdeen, causing a potential "disaster" for travellers to and from the isles. The post Frustration voiced over left luggage lockers decision appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Company to review hire policy after party bus trouble
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA BUS company says it will review its policy when it comes to people hiring buses to tour pubs after the “disgraceful” actions of a few people at the weekend. Owner of the Yell based R. Robertson & Son Sonia Robertson wrote on the company’s Facebook page that there was “threatening behaviour, punch ups, a […]
1230 NEWS BULLETIN 16-SEPT-19
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukNorthern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has reacted to a Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) briefing about the state of North Sea cod stocks, demanding that fishermen are put at the heart of decision-making. The SFA produced the paper after the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (Ices) advised that severe quota cuts had to […] The post Carmichael backs SFA stance on cod stocks and warns of no-deal Brexit risk to fishing industry appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Double win for Shetland Reel gin
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe Shetland Distillery in Unst are celebrating after two of their gins were commended at a top awards event in China. The post Double win for Shetland Reel gin appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Fibre broadband edges closer for Yell and Unst
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukIT IS hoped that work on bringing high-speed fibre broadband to Yell and Unst could get underway by the middle of October. Shetland Islands Council’s development director Neil Grant said tenders for the project should be in by the end of September. The council secured nearly £2 million from the UK Government earlier this year […]
Lib Dem leader denies deal with Tories to stop SNP - STV News
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher stv.tvLib Dem leader denies deal with Tories to stop SNP STV NewsThe leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has denied reports his party is in talks with the Tories as part of preparations for a snap general election.
New MSP Beatrice Wishart ready for the challenge
Monday, September 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSHETLAND’s newly elected MSP Beatrice Wishart has vowed to make an early impact on Holyrood to deliver for the isles as “there is not much time” to get on with things. Following a whirlwind fortnight during which she comfortably won the by-election, was sworn in at Scottish Parliament, held her maiden speech and was also […]
What's on TV tonight: Monday September 16, 2019 | Times2 - The Times
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukWhat's on TV tonight: Monday September 16, 2019 | Times2 The TimesFor full TV listings for the week, see thetimes.co.uk/tvplannerViewing guide, by Chris BennionCrime and PunishmentChannel 4, 9pmIn 2003, after the murder of ...
Sir John Drinkwater obituary | Register - The Times
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukSir John Drinkwater obituary | Register The TimesAs flag-lieutenant to the First Sea Lord, Admiral Lord “Tubby” Fraser of North Cape, John Drinkwater was assisting at a function attended by a galaxy of top brass ...
A first blast of winter
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukPASSENGERS on the NorthLink ferries got an early taste of autumn last night when the first force nine gale of the season swept across the Northern Isles. Both passenger ferries had rescheduled their crossings in a bid to avoid the worst of the weather and arrived in Lerwick and Aberdeen ahead of schedule. The west […]
Fifty years ago we struck the first North Sea oil. Is it now time to turn the tap off? - HeraldScotland
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comFifty years ago we struck the first North Sea oil. Is it now time to turn the tap off? HeraldScotlandFIFTY years ago, on September 14 1969, the Seaquest drilling rig struck oil for the first time in the North Sea. Brendan McKeown, its…
Ness United retain County Shield
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukNess United bagged the final trophy of the Shetland Football Association’s 100th season with a comfortable 4-1 win over Delting. A hat-trick from Jamie Wilson helped the South Mainland side retain the County Shield, with Dylan Leishman also on the scoresheet for the victors. Dylan McKay notched the Delts only goal of the game. It […] The post Ness United retain County Shield appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Lib Dems deny doing deal with Tories for General Election pact in Scotland to keep out SNP - Daily Record
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.dailyrecord.co.ukLib Dems deny doing deal with Tories for General Election pact in Scotland to keep out SNP Daily RecordOrkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael admitted the former coalition partners and "Better Together" parties did talk to each other but insisted no deal had ...
'There is no anti-SNP pact' Scottish Lib Dems deny new deal with the Tories - The Scotsman
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.com'There is no anti-SNP pact' Scottish Lib Dems deny new deal with the Tories The ScotsmanThe leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has denied reports his party is in talks with the Tories as part of preparations for a snap general election.
Where is the dialogue?
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSpot the spin! Shetland Charitable Trust may be loosening the purse strings somewhat, but it is far from entering a new era as was described in the headline of Friday’s story: Charitable trust ‘enters new era’ after approving financial strategy (SN, 13 September 2019) A “new era” indicates a fundamental change in approach, such as […]
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