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School strike dates set for end of September

A NUMBER of local schools are likely to close for a few days later in September due to strike action by non-teaching staff. Local government union Unison announced earlier on Thursday that schools in 24 council areas, including Shetland, will be affected by industrial action over a three consecutive days from 26 to 28 September. Read more Shetland News …


‘A one-off who will be sadly missed’

TRIBUTES have been paid to former BBC cameraman John Waters who passed away last Thursday, aged 79. John was a familiar face throughout Shetland having covered most of the major news stories since the early 1990s. Read more Shetland News …


Hill found to be in contempt of court

A SOVEREIGNTY campaigner in Shetland who has questioned the authority of the legal system has been found to be in contempt of court. Stuart Hill, of Cunningsburgh, was released on bail and had his sentence deferred for three months when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody on Friday afternoon. Read more Shetland News …



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