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Chris Cope

Chris Cope

News Writer / Local Democracy Reporter at Shetland News

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Recent Articles

shetnews.co.uk

New dawn on the horizon for Nesting chapel as meeting scheduled ... - Shetland News

A DROP-in event is being held at the Methodist Chapel in Nesting later this month to discuss proposed ideas for the future of the building. Social housing is one idea which has been floated, as well as childcare. This comes after an ‘invitation for ideas’ campaign...
almost 3 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Energy Zenobe seeking consent from government for Lerwick battery s...

PLANS have now been lodged with the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit for a battery storage system in Lerwick. The application to the Energy...
over 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Council Extension proposed to give landfill another 15 years

DESIGN work could begin in the near future on a new third phase of the Gremista landfill site to allow waste to continue to be buried in Lerwick in the years...
over 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Transport Ferry crewing issues explained

FERRY bosses have given more detail about the crewing issues which have affected services in the North Isles over the last week. The Yell Sound ferry service...
about 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

In Pictures Old slides delve into Shetland’s past

A GLIMPSE into decades gone by in Shetland has come to light after old photo slides received the digital treatment. The slides were passed onto Paul Moar, who...
about 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Politics Shetland autonomy gets seal of approval from the greens

A COUNCILLOR who is a long-term advocate of more powers for Shetland has welcomed members of the Scottish Green party voting to support autonomy for the isles....
about 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Energy National Grid recommends second transmission link from Shetl...

THE NATIONAL Grid is recommending that a second HVDC cable is installed to link Shetland to the Scottish mainland. This would enable offshore wind farms...
almost 2 years ago
shetnews.co.uk

Party politics in the council chamber? Independent councillor becom...

Meanwhile another independent councillor – Stephen Leask – has joined the Labour party
over 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

History Calls to save historic Shetland Bus boat from the scrapheap

ONE of the fishing boats used in the World War II Shetland Bus operation looks set to be scrapped in Norway - but efforts have begun to explore whether she...
over 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

Council leader and convener roles set for 33 per cent pay uplift

THE SALARIES of Shetland Islands Council’s political leader and convener roles are set to rise by around one third as part of a shake-up for how elected...
over 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

Environment Warning after another motorbike tyre punctured by throw...

ANOTHER motorcycle driver has spoken out about the dangers of vapes being thrown on the road after one punctured her tyre in the Gulberwick area last week....
over 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

Community Payments worth more than £200 to form part of cost of liv...

LOW income families in Shetland are set to receive two payments of £120 per child over the winter. It forms part of a series of measures Shetland Islands...
over 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

Cost of energy concern ‘loud and clear’, first minister says

SCOTTISH first minister John Swinney says he has heard “loud and clear” on his trip to Shetland about the level of community benefit coming from the Viking...
about 1 year ago
shetnews.co.uk

Transport Extra £10m connectivity funding could go towards improvin...

A PROPOSED £10 million funding boost from the Scottish Government for inter-island connectivity looks likely to be used to improve the resilience of Shetland...
11 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

‘Utterly ridiculous’ that SIC is still waiting for marine plan to b...

COUNCILLORS have again expressed frustration that a new Shetland regional marine plan approved locally in 2021 has not yet been adopted by the Scottish...
10 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Council tax to rise by ten per cent

COUNCIL tax in Shetland is set to rise by ten per cent in 2025/26. It comes after a decision was made by elected members at a meeting of the full Shetland...
10 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Petition calls for connectivity plan for the Highlands and Islands ...

A PETITION calling for the Scottish Government to introduce a new digital connectivity plan for the Highlands and Islands is under consideration at parliament....
10 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Plans unveiled for energy park with ten wind turbines

PLANS for a new “energy park” near Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) which could feature up to ten wind turbines and battery storage have gone public. Behind the...
10 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Business Pop-up pizzeria plans pick up pace

A POP-UP pizzeria is set to launch in a bid to bring something a little different to communities around Shetland. Nick Lundy, who has lived in Shetland for...
9 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Council Pay gap between men and women at SIC reduces further

THE AVERAGE pay gap between men and women at Shetland Islands Council fell to 3.6 per cent at the end of 2023. The sex pay gap, which is the difference between...
9 months ago
shetnews.co.uk

Energy transition researchers return

RESEARCHERS from the University of Strathclyde are back in Shetland to look at the economic effects of declining oil and gas activity and the impact a new...
4 months ago