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New Mobile Library van for Shetland Library
Shetland Library today unveiled a new library van, offering improved mobile library services to rural areas across Shetland.
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Summer of Sport 2026 scores big across Shetland
This year’s Summer of Sport programme recorded over 5000 attendances, as children, young people and families embraced an active summer.
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Young Shetland Writer 2026 – Winners announced
The winners of this year’s Young Shetland Writer competition have been announced by Shetland Library.
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Cruise tourism views sought from local businesses
As part of a wider socio-economic study of the cruise tourism market in Shetland, consultants working for Shetland Islands Council are seeking input from local businesses and organisations.
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Two new Directors at Shetland Islands Council
Two significant appointments have been made as part of Shetland Islands Council’s ongoing management restructure.
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Young people sought for Scottish Youth Parliament
Young people in Shetland aged 14 to 25 are being invited to put themselves forward for election to the next term of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
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Livestock owners urged to take Bluetongue virus precautions
With recent news of the first Bluetongue virus cases now among sheep in Scotland, local livestock owners are being advised to be vigilant when they purchase animals during the Autumn sales.
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Are you registered to vote?
Residents in Shetland are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Roads Notice – Oil spill, A970 near Black Gaet junction
The Council's Roads Service is aware this morning of an oil spill on the A970, south of the Black Gaet junction, and asks drivers to take particular care on this route.
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Residents temporarily decanted from Isleshavn Care Home, Yell
Due to staffing issues, a decision has been taken to temporarily transfer a small number of residents from Isleshavn Care Home to other care settings.