THE LOCAL construction industry says it is looking forward to an “open discussion” with Shetland Islands Council (SIC) in the new year. Speaking on behalf of the industry, DITT managing director Peter Tait said opportunities from forthcoming projects will be a topic on the.
A LOCAL councillor says he is “deeply ashamed” that figures show around one in seven children in Shetland live in poverty. Shetland South member Robbie McGregor said he found the figure “appalling” given the isles were “one of the richest places in Scotland”. He told.