Kids go on sailing adventure onboard 72-foot yacht

Youngsters from the isles have taken part in a five day sailing voyage, taking the 72-foot yacht, Alba Explorer, on a memorable adventure.

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Gas plant workers balloted on strike action

AROUND 70 workers at the Shetland Gas Plant are voting on strike action over a pay dispute. The ballot, which involves Aker Solutions staff, is due to close on Friday (29 September). The company said it is "working closely with union representatives and its workforce to bring this to resolution".

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Use SIC reserves to help most vulnerable, new councillors suggest

The most vulnerable residents must be protected in the face of deep budget cuts, two councillors have warned.

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Car damaged at Co-op

POLICE are looking for information after receiving a report of a black Toyota Yaris being damaged at the Co-op car park in Lerwick.

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Fishermen press Scotland Office minister on Brexit plans

SHETLAND fishermen have reiterated their desire to see the UK take control of its waters post-Brexit after meeting with Scotland Office minister Lord Duncan on Friday.

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Support for large-scale cable offered by Ian Duncan during isles visit

Scotland Office Minister Lord Ian Duncan has weighed into the row surrounding Shetland's future energy needs by backing the installation of a high-capacity inter-connector cable.

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Students' hard work pays off

AROUND 80 students are taking part in Shetland College's graduation ceremonies today (Friday) in Lerwick.

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Row reignites over fears control room lacks local touch

A smouldering row over the reliability of fire control room services has been reignited following an official unveiling of the new Dundee centre, with a whistle-blower insisting serious operational errors are still occurring.

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Nonsensical proposal (Sue Wailoo)

In response to recent correspondence about plans to to connect Shetland to the National Grid there was a public consultation meeting on 16th August at Shetland Museum by National Grid Shetland Link Ltd and the project team.

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Minister backs larger interconnector calls

SCOTLAND OFFICE minister Lord Duncan has added his weight to calls for Shetland's energy needs to be served by a high-capacity interconnector which would allow large renewable projects to export electricity to the mainland. Speaking during a two day visit to the isles this week, the Conservative politician said any subsea cable needs to cater for "whatever we think Shetland needs it to work for over the next 50 years".

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Become a first responder

MEETINGS are being held across Shetland next week to encourage people to consider becoming first responders for the ambulance service.

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IJB needs better long-term planning, says auditor

A LACK of longer-term financial planning was one of the key points raised in the year's external audit of Shetland's integration joint board (IJB).

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Garrison future, control centre concerns and spiderman stunt

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PODCAST: Ella Gordon – Textiles, designs and wool week

Shetland born and bred textile designer, Ella Gordon, speaks to host Marjolein Robertson about her love of knitwear and Shetland Wool Week.

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Doctor visits anchor sculpture on fundraising cycle trip

A DOCTOR from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has been in Shetland this week on a fundraising cycle to raise money for a charity which supports cancer and haematology patients in the north east of Scotland.

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Ancient graveyard at 'most haunted house'

TWO human skeletons possibly dating back to the 13th or 14th century have been found just inches under the ground at what is dubbed Shetland's most haunted property. The find - at Windhouse in Yell - confirms long-held views that the dilapidated former laird's house, which dates back to the early 18th century, sits on an old graveyard.

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Bailed on drugs charge after private appearance

A MAN from Dunfermline appeared in private from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday on a charge of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

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Loganair heartened by rise in passenger numbers

LOGANAIR says it is encouraged after recording a year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in the first half of September despite facing direct competition on several flights from ex franchise partner Flybe for the first time.

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Auditors' warning about future use of SIC reserves

SHETLAND Islands Council’s financial health has been praised by its auditors – but a warning has been sounded about its “over-reliance” on using money from its reserves.

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SIC agrees to buy £7.6m Sella Ness tug

SHETLAND Islands Council has decided to go ahead with buying the £7.6 million tug currently being leased at Sella Ness. The purchase of the Dutch vessel Multratug 29, which was chartered in April for three years as a replacement for the outgoing Tirrick, is due to go through on 25 October.

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