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THERE appears to be a “growing apathy” towards local democracy, Shetland Islands Council has said in a response to a Scottish Government consultation. The council said it feels local government is reaching a “critical point” as election candidate numbers continue to...
October 22 - 28: Compiled by Dave Humphrey from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre and Archives
THE MAN widely regarded as the father of Shetland's impressive leisure and recreation network has died aged 82. John Nicolson was a popular and well-liked figure whose contribution to the isles' sporting development was recognised when he became a torch-bearer at the 2012 London...
Scalloway Fire Festival guizer jarl John Magnus Gray was due to lead the event in 2021 before Covid postponements
INDEPENDENT candidate Mark Robinson enjoyed a comfortable victory in Shetland West by-election on Friday morning - joining brother Gary on the council. It is thought to be the first time two siblings have sat on Shetland Islands Council together at the same time. Robinson...