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SIC rocked
by housing grant cuts
SHETLAND Islands Council’s plans for housing have been thrown into
chaos after being told to expect a £1.2 million cut in annual
government funding as of 2015.
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Vandalism and violence
FIVE young people from Lerwick were in the dock at the town’s
sheriff court yesterday (Thursday) after two drunken nights that
ended with a violent struggle with the police and a spate of
vandalism.
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Ferry changes bad for
sport
CHANGES to the NorthLink ferry timetable imposed unilaterally by the
Scottish government this week will have a detrimental impact on
sport development in Shetland.
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Special constable accused of threats
A SPECIAL
constable who faced losing his job after being accused
of threatening a young woman in Lerwick town centre last
summer was acquitted at the town’s sheriff court on
Thursday.
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Intoxicated woman rescued from the sea
 EMERGENCY
services in Shetland were called out to the Ness of
Sound, in Lerwick, this morning (Thursday) after
receiving reports of a young woman in the water.
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Tagged for assault
A FORMER drug addict who came to Shetland to start a new life was
tagged for three months at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday
(Thursday) after he admitted assaulting two women during a drunken
night out last year.
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Budget boost for NHS
Shetland
NHS SHETLAND is to receive £36.8 million in the next financial year
to deliver health services in the isles.
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The ‘Grid’ come to
Shetland
BUSINESSES in Shetland are being invited to discuss the future of
the isles' energy industry with representatives from the National
Grid, Shetland Islands Council, Viking Energy and North Scotland
Industries Group (NSIG) during a two day event later this month.
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