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Wait is over as Westings cafe welcomes folk back
39+ min ago (705+ words) THE WESTINGS Inn has re-opened as a cafe in a welcome boost to locals and visitors to the area. The cafe, which sits on the Wormadale hill and overlooks Nesbister, welcomed customers back this morning (Friday) for coffee, cakes and…...
Lecture to be held in memory of Dr Ian Napier
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) THE FIRST Dr Ian Napier memorial lecture is set to take place in Scalloway at the end of the month. Hosted by UHI Shetland, the Centre for Sustainable Seafood and Shetland Fishermen's Association, the event will take place at the…...
Turriefield to stop commercial production of fruit and vegetables
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1035+ words) FOOD producers Transition Turriefield are set to stop selling fruit and vegetables to local shops as its co-founders scale back their production. Penny Armstrong and Alan Robertson will stop all commercial production and take a "managed exit" from the enterprise…...
Viewpoint Grit and resolve needed to carry fishing industry through turbulent times
5+ mon, 6+ hour ago (1254+ words) THE SCOPE and responsibilities of Shetland Fishermen's Association (SFA) are expanding to mounting external pressures on the fishing industry, writes SFA executive officer Sheila Keith in an end of year message. The stress is intensifying, and the challenges are becoming…...