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Orkney and Shetland

SaxaVord in a good position, but ‘space is hard’, warns agency boss

The Chief executive of the UK Space Agency has expressed his confidence that SaxaVord could ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Penny Chivas, dance artist and activist in BURNT OUT

Originally from Australia, Penny Chivas is a Glasgow-based dance artist and activist. In Burnt Out, ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Shetland Islands Council wants more community benefits in the form of cheaper energy prices

The idea, which was first floated by local energy consultancy Voar earlier this year and ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Shetland: Sovereign campaigner told in court to be of good behaviour

Following a 90-minute trial on Tuesday morning, Sandra Irvine, of Boddam, was found guilty of ...

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Report on children’s audiology services is a “first step in the process of change”

An Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland has made 55 recommendations for improving governance, structure, education, ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Shetland: Twenty million pounds boost to unlock construction of 300 affordable homes in Lerwick

Social landlord Hjaltland Housing Association announced on Tuesday that local firm Garriock Bros Ltd will ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Building more affordable homes in Shetland is a challenge and it’s not because of a lack of funding

Bryan Leask was speaking after the association’s new £6.25 million Berryview scheme in Scalloway was ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Shetland’s swimming pools and leisure centres reduced

Staff numbers have also reduced across all departments, according to Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) acting ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Rising numbers of pensioners living in poverty

The rise in the cost of living is negatively impacting people’s lives, and older people ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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One of the UK’s most remote nursing jobs available in Fair Isle

NHS SHETLAND is now advertising for a full-time district nurse in Fair Isle. The post ...

By Freya Deyell, Shetland News

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Orkney Men’s Sheds: Strengthening the bonds of fellowship

Men’s Sheds have become something of a phenomenon, spreading across the UK as an answer ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Shetland: Plans to connect Sullom Voe Terminal to the electricity grid

Shetland will be connected to the national electricity grid for the first time in the ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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