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Practitioner - Early Learning and Childcare - Bruce Family Centre- 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...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 -
Teacher of Biology or Chemistry - Sandwick Junior High School- Advertisement Details Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Sandwick. It provides early years, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from Sandwick and the surrounding area for...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Project Manager at UHI- The University of the Highlands and Islands is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 13 independent colleges and research institutions is locally based and ro... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Admin / Finance Position with Nortech Marine Ltd- Nortech Marine Ltd. is a metal fabrication and painting company serving all sectors of local industry.A position is available to undertake all aspects of the daily running of our office. Duties include Sage accounts and Sage payroll as well as job costing, admin and reception.Applicants must... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Shetland Charitable Trust – Trustee Recruitment- Shetland Charitable Trust is recruiting new trustees to help with the Trust’s work of improving the quality of life for people in Shetland.The Trust spent more than £8 million last year on charitable activities throughout Shetland. Since it was created in 1976, the Trust has disbursed over £... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Fish Technician, Grieg Seafood Shetland- The Company 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 20,000 tonne.The Role The primary responsibility of a Fish Technician is to ... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 -
Various vacancies at Shetland Islands Council- • Play Support Workers – Lerwick • Social Care Worker – Lerwick • Senior Social Care Workers – Yell • Teacher of ASN – Lerwick • Trainee Solicitors/Solicitors – Lerwick • Youth Workers – Mossbank & Nesting • School Cleaner – SandwickYou can also follow us on... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Creative Designer at The Shetland Times- If you can offer creativity, flexibility and work to deadlines as part of a dynamic team then we want to hear from you.The Shetland Times is looking for a graphic designer.The workload is diverse and time sensitive to meet various production deadlines. You will be producing creative design... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Water Treatment Modern Apprentice, Shetland with Scottish Water- For the best apprenticeship, just add water!As an apprentice at Scottish Water you’ll be joining one of Scotland’s most critical businesses and be part of the team who deliver essential water and waste water services to the people of Scotland.We’re passionate about developing our peopl... Read more...
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
Cleaner (School) - Mid Yell Junior High School- Advertisement Details Undertake normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Duties will include: cleaning, washing, sweeping,...
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Clerical Assistant - Baltasound Junior High School- Advertisement Details The postholder will be based in the relevant School Office and will be managed by the Head Teacher. The postholder will assist the Head Teacher with the provision of a variety of administrative/clerical...
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Social Care Worker - Nordalea Care Services- 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...
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Teacher of Chemistry and Science - Brae High School- 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...
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Assistant Assessor - Orkney & Shetland Valuation Joint Board- Advertisement Details 37 Hours per week. A Flexi-Time system in operation. The Grade for this post is Grade N Closing Date:
For advice on applying online please contact 01595 744032...
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Flexi Social Care Worker - Nordalea Care Services- 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, March 20th, 2019
Social Care Worker (Care at Home) - North Haven Care Services- 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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Play Support Workers - Islesburgh Out of School Club- Advertisement Details The Play Support Worker will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment...
Monday, March 18th, 2019
Cleaner (School) - Sandwick Junior High School- Advertisement Details Undertake normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Duties will include: cleaning, washing, sweeping,...
Friday, March 15th, 2019
Toilet Cleaner - Sandwick- Advertisement Details The Public Toilet Cleaner will individually undertake the cleaning of public toilets and associated accommodation to ensure they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition...
Friday, March 15th, 2019
IT Technician- Job Description The ICT Technician will provide ICT support services, installation, upgrades, maintenance and technical project management to Shetland College UHI based at the Gremista Campus...
Friday, March 15th, 2019
Full / Part Time Processors at Cooke Aquaculture- 3 Months Fixed Term Contract LOCATION: Processing Factory, Yell, ShetlandDetails, Please Visit: www.cookeaquaculturescotland.com/careersIf you wish to apply for this vacancy please email your CV and covering letter, stating which vacancy you are applying for, to: recruitment@cookeaqua.com b... Read more...
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Teacher of ASN - Bell's Brae Primary School- Advertisement Details Bell's Brae Primary School is a non-denominational school located in central Lerwick. It consists of a Primary, an Early Learning and Childcare Setting and an ASN department...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Trainee Solicitors/Solicitors - 8 North Ness- Advertisement Details The Solicitor is responsible for providing a wide range of legal services, as part of the Governance and Law section, to the Council and its directorates.
The range of services may include the following: ...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Youth Worker - Mossbank Youth Club- Advertisement Details The Youth Worker’s role is to contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in a variety of settings, including youth clubs and in collaboration with schools and other agencies...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Youth Worker - Nesting Youth Club- Advertisement Details The Youth Worker’s role is to contribute to the delivery of youth work opportunities in a variety of settings, including youth clubs and in collaboration with schools and other agencies...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Senior Social Care Workers - Isleshavn Care Services- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to assist with all tasks associated with managing the service including the supervision of staff, and to actively participate in the provision of person-centred care, in accordance...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019 -
Maintenance Craftsperson - North Isles- Advertisement Details The Maintenance Craftsperson is responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor for installing, repairing and maintaining various fabric, structure, simple services and ancillary components and elements in...
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
Social Care Workers - Continuing Care- 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, March 13th, 2019
Accounts Assistant at A9 Partnership- We are currently looking to recruit an accounts assistant to join our small and friendly team.The successful applicant to this role will be responsible for providing support to the business through the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and lim... Read more...
Friday, March 08th, 2019
Brexit must be stopped - we have to put it back to the people - Daily Record
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.dailyrecord.co.ukBrexit must be stopped - we have to put it back to the people Daily RecordOur columnist Ian Blackford says Westminster must hold another referendum or revoke Article 50 to stop the UK falling off a cliff edge.
‘Mindless’ vandalism hits dental surgery
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukAnybody who saw "mindless" vandalism being committed in Lerwick at the weekend is being urged to come forward. The post ‘Mindless’ vandalism hits dental surgery appeared first on The Shetland Times.
NorthLink warns passengers of delays
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukNorthLink has warned that the northbound sailing from Aberdeen tonight (Sunday) might arrive in Lerwick behind schedule. The post NorthLink warns passengers of delays appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Support shown for second Brexit vote at public meeting
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukWITH the majority of folk attending Saturday’s public meeting on a second Brexit referendum in Lerwick straight after taking part in a march calling for just that, it was a little unsurprising that a show of hands at the end of the event was overwhelmingly in favour of a ‘people’s vote’. Over 100 people gave […]
The Sunday Times bestsellers, March 24 | Culture | The Sunday Times - The Times
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukThe Sunday Times bestsellers, March 24 | Culture | The Sunday Times The TimesGENERAL hardbacks1 The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry (Penguin Life £12.99) Psychotherapist's judgment-free wisdom on ...
WATCH: Dozens march for second Brexit vote
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukScores of campaigners marched through Lerwick this afternoon (Saturday) calling for a second Brexit referendum. The post WATCH: Dozens march for second Brexit vote appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Lerwick hosts own Brexit vote march
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukAROUND 80 folk marched through the centre of Lerwick on Saturday to voice their support for a ‘people’s vote’ on Brexit. Banners such as ‘Put it to the people’ and ‘Ask us’ were hold aloft as locals of all ages walked from the Market Cross to the Town Hall. Among the walkers included Shetland MSP […]
Heartwarming moment Aberdeen hospital patient visited by therapy pony as clip goes viral - The Scottish Sun
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thescottishsun.co.ukHeartwarming moment Aberdeen hospital patient visited by therapy pony as clip goes viral The Scottish SunTHERAPY Ponies Scotland posted a video on social media of one of their animals being petted in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Now the clip has gone viral, ...
Alison Rowat's TV week: The Bay, Pose, Shetland, Yes/No: Inside the Indyref - HeraldScotland
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comAlison Rowat's TV week: The Bay, Pose, Shetland, Yes/No: Inside the Indyref HeraldScotlandMAN with beard meets woman in pink in a bar. They bump bones in an alley outside. The next day he comes home to find his two children are missing…
Lead Letters: May should do the decent thing and quit now - HeraldScotland
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comLead Letters: May should do the decent thing and quit now HeraldScotlandTHERESA May has persuaded the EU 27 to extend our leaving date – by a whole fortnight (May thrown a lifeline as EU leaders push back Brexit…
Police called 43 times in the last four years to arrest Northlink ferry passengers - Press and Journal
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukPolice called 43 times in the last four years to arrest Northlink ferry passengers Press and JournalNorthlink Ferries has had to call the police 43 times in the last four years to arrest passengers, according to its managing director. Stuart Garrett briefed members ...
Give Us A Tune - Friday 22nd March
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Good Evening Shetland 22-Mar-2019
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
The ball is not in the community’s court
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukMaggie Sandison’s stance relating to Up Helly Aa (Viewpoint / ‘Challenging conversations’; SN, 17/3/2019) is a curious one. Any dialogue, she feels, has to be respectful and community-led. However, as a community leader she provides no signposting for this to actually happen. It could be argued that, along with Malcolm Bell, there’s a concerning lack […]
Have we not done this before?
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukI note that that there is to be a march and a public meeting to discuss a people’s vote on Brexit on Saturday. Am I wrong? Have we not done this before? Say in 2016, 23rd June, perhaps. Yours sincerely, Brian Nugent Hamnavoe Burra
Shopping trolleys and broken bottles lead to litter reminder
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA RENEWED appeal has been made for locals not to litter on Shetland’s beaches after a recent party left Sands of Sound in Lerwick strewn with shopping trolleys, smashed bottles and food packaging. Ross Leask came across the rubbish on the popular beach on Sunday morning and photos he took of the mess were shared online […]
Community councillors elected, speakers for Brexit debate, museum welcomes millionth visitor
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNINE people have been elected to their local community councils after a series of by-elections. Votes were counted on Friday morning at Lerwick’s Town Hall. Malcolm Hall was elected to Lerwick Community Council, with the vote having a 20 per cent turnout. Robert Derek Robertson, Brenda Wilcock and Kenneth John Gifford Williamson were elected to […]
New café operator at Clickimin Leisure Complex
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe café at the Clickimin Leisure Complex is being taken over by a new operator. The post New café operator at Clickimin Leisure Complex appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Lunchtime Bulletin Friday 22nd March
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Community councillors elected
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe results are in for community council elections in four wards. Unst had the highest turnout with 54 per cent of constituents casting a vote. Hazel Spence beat one other candidate to secure the only vacancy. In Northmavine voters had four candidates to choose between for three vacancies. On a turnout of 51 per cent […] The post Community councillors elected appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Ferry boss talks passenger behaviour
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNORTHLINK Ferries has had to call the police 43 times in the last four years to arrest passengers, according to its managing director. Stuart Garrett briefed members of Shetland’s external transport forum on Thursday on the figures after councillor John Fraser asked why the company permitted a divisive documentary about life on board the ferry […]
Documentary looks at women’s role in Up-Helly-A’
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukWomen’s participation in Up-Helly-A’ is put under the microscope in a new BBC short film. The post Documentary looks at women’s role in Up-Helly-A’ appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Cost of cabins concerns councillors
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE COST of cabins on the ferry to and from Shetland came under the spotlight this week as a councillor claimed younger folk are being priced out of a decent night’s sleep on the boat. Shetland Central member Ian Scott told Thursday’s meeting of the isles’ external transport forum that paying “£100 for a cabin […]
The Falkland Islands' very British capital – an expert guide to Port Stanley - The Telegraph
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.telegraph.co.ukThe Falkland Islands' very British capital – an expert guide to Port Stanley The TelegraphThe UK's most eccentric colonial outpost, Stanley is the very British “capital” of a wild archipelago in the South Atlantic that looks a lot like Argentine Patagonia.
Our Millionth Visitor!
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgOur team at the Shetland Museum & Archives welcomed their millionth visitor on Thursday 21st March.
Shetland Wool Week 2019 Patron Announced
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandamenity.orgThe Shetland Wool Week guest patron for 2019 has been named today as Shetland ‘Man of Wool’, Oliver Henry. The news was announced yesterday morning at the start of Scotland’s largest urban yarn and fibre event, the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, where the Shetland Wool Week team is exhibiting.
No breakthrough on air traffic control pay dispute
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNO AGREEMENT has been reached on possible strike action which could involve air traffic controllers at Sumburgh Airport after talks were held on Thursday. Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) met with representatives of the Prospect union to discuss a pay dispute which could result in services at the company’s airports across the region being […]
Doctor waves goodbye to isles with charity concert
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA LOCAL doctor set for pastures new is holding a charity variety concert this weekend as a way of saying thank you to the Shetland community. Catherine Brown is hosting the event at the Sound Hall in Lerwick on Saturday night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. On the bill are acts like Adam Guest, […]
North-east museum honoured for preserving lighthouse heritage - Press and Journal
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukNorth-east museum honoured for preserving lighthouse heritage Press and JournalA leading light of the north-east's tourism sector has been honoured for its role in telling the story of Scotland's maritime history. The Scottish Museum of ...
North Sea is “attractive investment proposition” says oil firm eyeing Shetland development - HeraldScotland
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comNorth Sea is “attractive investment proposition” says oil firm eyeing Shetland development HeraldScotlandNORTH Sea-focused EnQuest has said the United Kingdom Continental Shelf remains an attractive investment proposition although Brexit could cause…
Good Evening Shetland Thursday 21st March 2019
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Plan lodged for salmon net cleaning plant at Toft
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA MAJOR salmon net cleaning and repair plant is being planned for Toft that will bring a rare bit of industry to the quiet township. Swan Net Gundry Aqua Ltd has lodged plans for the roughly 10,000 square metre site to the north of the road leading to the ferry pier. Dale Hunter of agents […]
Beyond the Briggistanes on Thursday 21st of March 2019
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Lunchtime Bulletin Thursday 21st March
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Bare Knuckle leaves audience stunned
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukMAREEL has seen some fantastic concerts over the years; but the bar was raised on Wednesday Night with Chris Stout and Catriona MacKay’s Bare Knuckle concert leaving the audience breathless, writes Alex Garrick-Wright. “It’s fine to see some folk here,” Chris laughed, as Catriona gently teased him about his nervousness playing to his home crowd. […]
SIC suffers second largest funding cut in Scotland, report highlights
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE LEADER of Shetland Islands Council (SIC) says the local authority continues “to be asked to do more with less” after a new report highlighted that it has suffered a real terms decrease in core revenue funding from the Scottish Government of more than 14 per cent over the last five years. A new Accounts […]
Shorter waits for travel vaccinations are on the wing
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukNHS SHETLAND is developing its travel vaccination service over the next few months to “improve access” and cut queues for vaccination. Chief executive Ralph Roberts encouraged travellers to contact the service as early as possible to give enough time to arrange necessary vaccinations. He was responding to criticism from Shetland MSP Tavish Scott, who claimed […]
From ‘bawbag’ to ‘Weegie’ – more Scots phrases added to the Oxford English Dictionary - The Scottish Sun
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thescottishsun.co.ukFrom ‘bawbag’ to ‘Weegie’ – more Scots phrases added to the Oxford English Dictionary The Scottish SunSCOTS around the world have been celebrating teh inclusion of a host of favourite terms, words and phrases. We take a look at some more that will join ...
Apprenticeship opportunities in Shetland
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgWith such a wide range of industry and enterprise, there are lots of opportunities for young people in Shetland, as showcased at the recent Developing the Young Workforce apprenticeship fair.
Oliver announced as patron for tenth Wool Week
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukLOCAL ‘Man of Wool’ Oliver Henry has been confirmed as the patron of this year’s Shetland Wool Week as the festival looks ahead to celebrating its tenth anniversary. Henry, who works at brokers Jamieson and Smith, has been involved with Shetland wool for 52 years. He helped design the annual Wool Week hat pattern, the […]
‘Man of Wool’ Oliver named as Shetland Wool Week patron
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe guest patron for this year’s Shetland Wool Week has been named as “man of wool” Oliver Henry. The news was announced yesterday at the start of the Edinburgh Yarn Festival, where the wool week team is exhibiting. The annual hat pattern, which is now synonymous with the launch of the patron, was also released. […] The post ‘Man of Wool’ Oliver named as Shetland Wool Week patron appeared first on The Shetland Times.
North and north-east councils suffered budget cuts over past five years, says report - Press and Journal
Thursday, March 21st, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukNorth and north-east councils suffered budget cuts over past five years, says report Press and JournalNorth and north-east councils suffered a dramatic fall in Scottish Government cash to fund services over the last five years, Scotland's public spending watchdog ...
50 Minutes Wednesday March 20th
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Good Evening Shetland 20 March 2019
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Crofters’ Brexit concerns must be heard, warns Carmichael
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe Tory government should listen more carefully to the concerns of farmers and crofters ahead of the UK withdrawal from the EU. That is the warning from Isles MP Alistair Carmichael after renewed warnings of the “catastrophic” impact a no deal Brexit could have. It comes after the National Farmers Union for Scotland warned of […] The post Crofters’ Brexit concerns must be heard, warns Carmichael appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Teekay hit with safety notice after ‘major’ gas release on Foinaven - Press and Journal
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukTeekay hit with safety notice after ‘major’ gas release on Foinaven Press and JournalThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned Teekay following a “major” gas release on the Petrojarl Foinaven FPSO. Teekay was issued with an ...
Macmillan grants ease hardship of cancer sufferers
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukMacmillan Cancer Support awarded grants of around £4,190 to people with cancer in Shetland suffering financial hardship last year thanks to funds raised by its supporters. Around £400 in Macmillan grants helped people with cancer in Shetland pay for heating or clothing, as having cancer can mean they feel the cold more or may be […] The post Macmillan grants ease hardship of cancer sufferers appeared first on The Shetland Times.
UPDATE 1-UK's Unite union plans industrial action on BP Platforms in N. Sea - Reuters
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher uk.reuters.comUPDATE 1-UK's Unite union plans industrial action on BP Platforms in N. Sea Reuters(Adds names of platforms, comment). March 20 (Reuters) - UK'S UNITE UNION: * SAYS MEMBERS VOTED FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON BP PLATFORMS IN ...
Electoral review underway, another college strike, MP asks for marine and tidal commitment
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA CONSULTATION on electoral arrangements for councils in Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles has begun. The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland review will run until 20 May. Its 2019 review of electoral arrangements will make proposals for the six council areas specified in the Scottish Government’s new Islands Act – Argyll and Bute, […]
End of the line for Nil Desperandum
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukANTIQUATED local fishing boat Nil Desperandum has been broken up and removed from the water at Lerwick’s Hay’s Dock. The 72-year-old boat, which was gifted to Shetland Amenity Trust by the late James (Pinkie) Wiseman in 2010, was in poor state and its owners decided it was too costly to repair it. This week Garriock Bros […]
These 18 Scottish words have just been added to the 2019 Oxford Dictionary - The Scotsman
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.comThese 18 Scottish words have just been added to the 2019 Oxford Dictionary The ScotsmanA host of household Scottish words and phrases feature in the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary.
‘Boisterous’ dogs prompt warning from council
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukWITH spring seemingly in the air Shetland Islands Council has reminded dog owners to keep their pets in sight and under control, especially in public areas. The council’s environmental health team has received complaints recently from people who have been approached by “boisterous dogs” at some distance from their owners. Some animals are said to […]
Port authority ‘steps up a gear’ for cruise season
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTOURS of locations used in the Shetland crime drama series and ‘meet the maker’ opportunities with local food, arts and crafts producers are among the new experiences on offer for cruise ship passengers visiting in Lerwick. Lerwick Port Authority’s official cruise season kicked off today (Wednesday) with the arrival of the Astoria, and it will be […]
LUNCHTIME NEWS - WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MARCH 2019
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Shetland review: Well-paced return with stunning scenery - The Independent
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.independent.co.ukShetland review: Well-paced return with stunning scenery The IndependentPeople trafficking, prostitution, murder, manslaughter, kidnap, fraud… there hasn't been a right lot to giggle about in the latest (fifth) series of Shetland (BBC1).
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