Unst Partnership to grow after asset transfer

UNST Partnership is to become the first community enterprise to benefit from acquiring a publicly owned asset from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). It will purchase and refurbish the building it currently leases from HIE in Hagdale, Basltasound, in order to create a recycling facility and second-hand shop as well as a new part-time post to help run it.

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Yell pupils pick up French language awards

TEN pupils at Mid Yell Junior High School received prizes on Monday (18 June) as part of a celebration of the teaching and use of French in Scottish schools.

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Well-kent optician signs go missing on night out in town

WHEN a Lerwick optician took down its distinctive signs on Saturday and left them in a lane beside its shop, it didn't quite expect to discover the next day that one had visited a house party and the other ended up about a mile away at Grantfield.

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SIC adopts customer strategy

SHETLAND Islands Council has adopted a new 'customer first' strategy which aims to achieve more consistent customer service standards across the local authority.

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Slimline boat festival to be held in August

SHETLAND Amenity Trust is to hold a slimmed down version of the Shetland Boat Week festival this August. The organisers are also considering holding similar events on alternate years with boat week proper. This year's, as yet un-named, festival will continue to publicise and preserve the isles' maritime heritage.

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SIC asked to consider hotel development

HOTEL chain Travelodge says it has written to Shetland Islands Council about a possible joint partnership to fund the construction of a new hotel in Lerwick on surplus land. The company has written to a number of local authorities in Scotland as it looks to expand in the country.

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Eight local athletes set to receive travel funding

SIX swimmers and two runners from Shetland will receive funding from from the Islands Athlete Travel Scheme, which was launched in February.

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Roadside rubbish clean-up event proves a success

OVER 280 bags of rubbish have been collected so far as part of the first Muckle Gadderie roadside clean-up event.

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Hotel chain sets its sights on ‘up-and-coming’ destination Lerwick

The national hotel chain Travelodge has written to Shetland Islands Council to propose a new hotel in Lerwick. Shetland is one of 20 areas identified by the firm, as the chain looks to expand across Scotland. According to Travelodge, they have written to the SIC to propose a “joint development partnership” to finance a new […]

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Eight athletes to receive travel funding

Eight Shetland athletes have been announced as recipients of funding from the Islands Athlete Travel Scheme, launched in February.

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Lerwick laundry badly damaged by fire

Lerwick's laundry has been forced to close its doors after fire badly damaged the premises.

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Technology worries amid move to 'paperless' council

A LACK of training on how to use electronic devices to their "full potential" and unreliable technology were two issues raised by councillors on Monday as Shetland Islands Council continues to look at reducing the amount of paper it uses.

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Fire at Lerwick laundry

A LERWICK laundry has been closed until further notice after a fire broke out in its building on Kantersted Road on Monday evening.

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Man remanded while woman is released on bail

Two people have appeared separately – and in private – at Lerwick Sheriff Court.

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Cancer charity expands with outreach service

CANCER charity CLAN is set to hit the road this summer to give support to people across the length and breadth of Shetland who have been affected by cancer. People will be able to access wellbeing support, information and signposting nearer to home instead of travelling to the charity's local Lerwick base.

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Man remanded on assault to severe injury charge

A MAN from Irvine was remanded in custody after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday accused of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

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SIC refreshes mental health and wellbeing policy

COUNCILLORS have approved a new mental health and wellbeing policy for Shetland Islands Council as figures show that the issue has accounted for the most days lost to staff absence in recent years.

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Cancer charity to offer support in remote communities

Cancer support charity Clan will bring its support services to health centres around Shetland this summer. Clan has a base in Lerwick but it will be heading to more remote communities. The service will give anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis the opportunity to access wellbeing support, information and signposting. The programme began on Tuesday, […]

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Two more for charitable trust

SHETLAND Charitable Trust has appointed two new trustees to its board.

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Ferry to leave early

The NorthLink passenger ferry Hjaltland is due to depart an hour earlier than scheduled on Monday because of the weather. The vessel will now leave at 4.30pm bound for Hatston Pier in Kirkwall and Aberdeen.

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