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Operational Note: Gutcher ferry terminal works this weekend
Passengers travelling to and from Unst, Yell and Fetlar this weekend are reminded that major works will take place to replace the linkspan at Gutcher ferry terminal in Yell from Friday evening.
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Next phase of demolition at Knab site due to get underway soon
Contractors Central Demolition are due to be onsite at the Knab in Lerwick today (Monday 12th June), with work getting underway shortly to demolish former school buildings.
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Shetland’s Women GatHER
A special event will be held on Saturday 24th June aimed at celebrating women in political power, and supporting women in Shetland to get involved in political life at all levels.
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Shetland Climate Festival kicks off this weekend
The first Shetland Climate Festival gets underway this weekend at Clickimin with events to raise awareness of climate change, and to explore solutions that mitigate and adapt to its impacts.
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Tingwall Primary School inspection report published
Tingwall Primary School has received a satisfactory evaluation from Education Scotland following a recent inspection, with some strengths identified as well as areas for improvement.
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Blue-green algae identified in West Mainland loch
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health team has received notification that the Loch of North House near Twatt, Bixter contains blue-green algae.
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No cost to accessible reading at Shetland Library
Shetland Library staff are showcasing cost-free accessibility to reading, information and support during the annual Hi VIS Fortnight from 1 – 14 June 2023.
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Council agrees to progress Scatsta land lease
Shetland Islands Council is pleased to announce that it will soon be entering into negotiations with Statkraft and partners to agree a lease for the land around the disused Scatsta airport.
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Shetland representatives sought for Scottish Youth Parliament
Young people in Shetland aged 14 to 25 are being invited to put themselves forward for election as Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs).
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Operational Note: Belmont ferry terminal works this weekend
Passengers travelling to and from Unst, Yell and Fetlar this weekend are reminded that major works will take place to replace the linkspan at Belmont ferry terminal in Unst from Friday evening.
