Orkney and Shetland
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 ...
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Svein Asleifarson – Orkney’s Last Sea Wolf
Written in the 13th century by an Icelandic monk, The Orkneyinga Saga tells of the ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Innovative local journalism collaborative, the Scottish Beacon, launched!
Eighteen independent local and hyperlocal news publications serving urban and rural communities across Scotland have ...
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“Great things can be achieved in harmony with nature” – Swiss climate campaigners visit Shetland Islands
Following a short stopover, a family of climate campaigners has set sail from Lerwick at ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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