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COUNCILLORS have reversed a decision by planning officers to refuse consent for solar panels on a historic church on the outlying Shetland island of Papa Stour. Elected members made the decision regarding the Papa Stour kirk on Wednesday when the original refusal came up for...
THE UK Government confirmed plans to provide high-speed broadband via satellite to Papa Stour yesterday (Monday) - but BT is also looking to deliver connectivity later in the year. Technology minister John Whittingdale announced at London Tech Week that the connection will be...
It has been confirmed that a fully-electric boat will temporarily replace the Papa Stour ferry during a four-week trial in 2025
THE PAPA Stour community is said to be “delighted” after Monday sailings were reinstated to the island’s ferry timetable. It comes after meeting between the community and council representatives earlier this month. The issue has been on the minds of residents ever since...