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'My job is first and foremost about the bairns' – Budge reflects ahead of retirement later this year

OVERSEEING the development of the new Anderson High School has been picked as a key highlight for the council’s outgoing children’s services director Helen...

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The most northernly distillery in the world opens soon

The first ever distillery in the Shetlands is due to open in 2024 following discussions with specialist business advisers.

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Shetland spaceport closer to vertical launch off after gaining crucial licence

The safety licence means that the spaceport on the isle of Unst can issue warning notices to keep people out of hazardous areas, perform surveillance of

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Shetland's first whisky distillery preparing to open doors later this year

Shetland's first whisky distillery preparing to open doors later this year
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Shetland toasts first whisky producer Lerwick Distillery

The founders have been working on the business for more than a decade

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Increased emphasis on IJB savings amid top-up funding uncertainty

THERE is a “critical need” to prioritise savings targets and cost reduction initiatives this year in health and social care in Shetland, members of the...

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Shetland: World's most 'northerly distillery' to open this year

Shetland: World's most 'northerly distillery' to open this year
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Stolen summers

Chris Cope’s article Fresh concern over long lines of cruise ship cyclists (Shetland News, 19 April 2024) aroused a great deal of sympathy for Shetland...

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SIC and Hjaltland hold seminar with construction industry ahead of major housing projects

AN EVENT is taking place this afternoon (Monday) in Lerwick designed to bring together Shetland Islands Council, Hjaltland Housing Association and the local...

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"Long lines" of cyclists arriving on cruise ships – including groups containing 50 riders – causing havoc for drivers on roads, locals claim

A Shetland Islands councillor said cyclists should be encouraged to explore the archipelago by bike, “but ensuring that this doesn’t unacceptably impact on other road users is important”

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