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Shetland’s Labour councillor Tom Morton offers his views on the replacement Fair Isle ferry project, which has been awarded around £27 million from the UK Government but faces a 2026 deadline.

4 July 2023

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Autonomy would empower community councils

1 July 2023

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When islanders come together

30 June 2023

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A man with short dark hair smiles at the camera. He is wearing a light blue collared shirt under a green and beige patterned sweater. The background is plain white.

Now is the time to use our voice

Local Green councillor Alex Armitage offers his views on why he is taking a stand against the proposed Rosebank oil field to the west of Shetland

30 June 2023

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Four dancers in intense, dynamic poses on a dark stage with dramatic lighting; one dancer is knelt over while the others support and interact around her. A table is visible on the right side of the stage.

Music-meets-dance performance ‘mesmerising’

27 June 2023

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Deafening noise

25 June 2023

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Rest in peace, Winnie Ewing

23 June 2023

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A superb event in terms of both content and delivery

20 June 2023

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Where is Shetland’s reduced electricity tariff?

20 June 2023

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Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a traditional drum while the other plays a handpan. The backdrop features patterned tapestries, and various musical instruments are visible in the background.

Sidiki shines in Scalloway at final JAWS gig

19 June 2023

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An elderly woman with short white hair, glasses, and a green shirt sits on a green sofa during an interview. She faces the interviewer, who holds papers and sits at a table with a glass of water.

Shetland Noir – wonderful storytelling with a dark undertone

18 June 2023

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Strangling the life out of small communities

15 June 2023

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We are still waiting!

15 June 2023

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Abstract targets

11 June 2023

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Carbon tax on travel would be fairer

9 June 2023

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Thank you for the music

7 June 2023

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A ‘jackpot win’ for Statkraft and no voice for the community

1 June 2023

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How much will ‘water safety’ cost?

23 May 2023

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‘The fight for health and safety for the living is vital’

12 May 2023

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Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a drum set and the other playing a handheld drum, in front of a stained glass window.

‘This is awesome’- Asaf Sirkis and Renzo Spiteri delight audience at town hall

8 May 2023

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Stop begging for crumbs off the Scotsman’s table

8 May 2023

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Black and white photo of three people posing with musical instruments: one holds a small keyboard, another smiles with an accordion, and the third carries an acoustic guitar, all facing the camera.

Mareel on Saturday: what a super night!

1 May 2023

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A four-member band performs on stage with instruments and a female vocalist under dim lighting and spotlights.

Sunday afternoon at the Legion – ‘just beautiful singing’

1 May 2023

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Five musicians perform on stage under blue lighting. They play various instruments including a piano, a flute, a violin, an accordion, and a double bass.

Young Trad Showcase: ‘you should have been there to hear it’

30 April 2023

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A man wearing a red patterned shirt plays a percussion instrument while smiling into a microphone on stage.

Friday Fusion: where folk music boundaries are ‘well and truly’ blown apart

29 April 2023

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Two men play violins on stage under dramatic lighting. The man on the left wears a blazer, and the man on the right is in a striped shirt.

Ringing Strings – the future of fiddle music in safe hands

28 April 2023

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A group of six musicians performs on stage, with members playing a violin, mandolin, and guitar. Two female vocalists sing at the center. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with wooden decor.

What a great way to start the festival!

28 April 2023

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It wouldn’t have happened with a tunnel in place

28 April 2023

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Community lost major benefits as a result of pressure group’s actions

26 April 2023

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Time to take a grip

Open letter to all SIC councillors

26 April 2023

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Sacrificed on the green energy altar

24 April 2023

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Nae naethin

24 April 2023

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Competent government?

18 April 2023

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HPMAs are needed, but can only work with coastal communities at the table

17 April 2023

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Cover of the book titled "Boat Lines: Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast, and Canal" with an illustration of a rope and a hook.

A special book for everyone drawn to the sea

Ian Stephen’s book Boatlines is a unique celebration of the maritime life of Scotland

11 April 2023

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