# sic (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sic. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sandwick win first Parish Cup in 63 years](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/22/sandwick-win-first-parish-cup/) _2026-08-22 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ SANDWICK have lifted the Parish Cup for the first time since 1963 with a stunning 3-1 victory over Southend. The blues were huge favourites going into the final at the Gilbertson Park on Saturday, having steamrolled Delting and champions Burra en-route. Read more ## [Port receives largest decommissioning project to date](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/22/port-receives-largest-decommissioning-project/) _2026-08-22 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ LERWICK Harbour has received the largest decommissioning project to date with the 16,000-tonne North Cormorant topside arriving at the port this morning (Saturday). The topside arrived off the decommissioning site at Dales Voe on board the world’s largest offshore construction vessel Allseas‘ Pioneering Spirit. Read more ## [Politicians stop short of backing energy moratorium and call for Shetland specific plan](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/22/politicians-stop-short-backing-energy/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ SHETLAND’S MP and MSP have stopped short of supporting a unified statement calling for a pause on new energy developments in the isles. Both Alistair Carmichael and Hannah Mary Goodlad said that the document, which was started by a Highlands councillor, was not Shetland-centric enough. Read more ## [Whalsay win first league title for 15 years](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/whalsay-win-first-league-title/) _2026-08-21 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ WHALSAY have won a first Ocean Kinetics premier league title since 2011. The team ended their barren spell after a 1-1 draw with Celtic in a title decider at Gilbertson Park tonight (Friday). The side from the Bonnie Isle went into the clash needing just a point to lift themselves above Spurs to be champions. Read more ## [Leyna swaps nails for New York in ‘dream’ switch to Virgin Atlantic](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/leyna-goes-nails-new-york/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ A YOUNG Shetlander’s career has reached new heights after becoming a flight attendant with Virgin Atlantic. Leyna Johnston, who is originally from Lerwick, has already flown to Miami, Los Angeles and India since qualifying earlier this year. Read more ## [Deflating the balloon of expectation](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/deflating-the-balloon-of-expectation/) _2026-08-21 · Contributed · Shetland News_ Thank you for Hannah Mary Goodlad’s attempt to deflate the great balloon of expectation lingering from her prodigious election campaign. Navigating parliamentary waters Safely ensconced behind ministerial/MSP codes of conduct, the rush of hot air is deafening. As a government minister her ‘hands are tied’. Read more ## [Search for cruise ship passenger missing after Lerwick visit](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/search-cruise-ship-passenger-missing/) _2026-08-21 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ A SEARCH has been launched for a passenger feared missing after boarding a cruise ship in Lerwick earlier this week. The Ambassador Cruise Lines ship Ambition is being searched in Dundee after the alarm was raised this morning (Friday) about the missing passenger. Read more ## [Shetland women ready for league cup semi-final after Scottish Cup triumph](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/shetland-women-ready-league-cup/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ SHETLAND women’s football team have one foot in the Highlands and Islands league cup final after their Scottish Cup heroics last weekend. The blues meet Sutherland in Golspie on Sunday, leading 3-0 from a first leg that Sutherland forfeited – giving Shetland a great chance at a second successive final. Read more ## [Businesses vote to continue Lerwick business improvement district scheme](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/businesses-vote-continue-lerwick-business/) _2026-08-21 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ BUSINESSES in Lerwick have voted in favour of Living Lerwick continuing the business improvement district (BID) for another five years. A total of 54 businesses voted in favour following a Shetland Islands Council count today (Friday), with 12 voting against the proposal. Read more ## [Real transition required immediately](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/real-transition-required-immediately/) _2026-08-21 · Contributed · Shetland News_ It is encouraging and heartening to see community councils getting together to formulate opposition to wind turbine and other “renewable” energy developments driven by transnationals who have absolutely no interest in the communities they continue to desecrate. Read more ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0A36VVyCBrTJ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [No games won but huge praise for ‘pioneer for sport in Shetland’](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/games-won-huge-praise-pioneer/) _2026-08-21 · Hans J Marter · Shetland News_ SHETLAND’s sole representative at this year’s Parkinson’s Scottish International Open table tennis championships has returned to the isles with no trophies but a bag full of good memories. Read more ## [Popular fun run to return for Mind Your Head’s 20th anniversary](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/21/popular-fun-run-return-mind/) _2026-08-21 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ MIND Your Head’s popular fun run and walk is set to return in 2027 to mark the charity’s 20th anniversary. The event will return after an eight-year hiatus at Cunningsburgh on Sunday 22 August 2027. Read more ## [Also in the news 20 August 2026](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/also-in-the-news-20-august-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ TWO major appointments have been made as part of Shetland Islands Council’s ongoing management restructure. Current finance manager Paul Fraser is set to become the interim director for people and resources. He will take on a portfolio which includes finance, HR, assets and property, transformation, climate change and waste services. Read more ## [SIC in ‘impossible’ situation without more government funding, Armitage says](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/sic-impossible-situation-without-government/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ SHETLAND Islands Council cannot be “unrealistic” and think that it can balance its budget without more funding from the Scottish Government. That is the view of South Mainland councillor Alex Armitage, who said that the council’s bleak financial position was not “something we can sort out internally”. Read more ## [Navigating parliamentary waters](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/navigating-parliamentary-waters/) _2026-08-20 · Contributed · Shetland News_ As you would expect there has been lots for me to take on board since the Scottish election result was announced back in May, and I left for Edinburgh the very next day. Much of this has been related to the rules and directives that underpin our parliamentary system. Read more ## [Community councils to lobby politicians on energy development concerns](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/community-councils-lobby-politicians-energy/) _2026-08-20 · Hans J Marter · Shetland News_ A PUBLIC meeting hosted by Shetland’s community councils this weekend will call on the Scottish Government to pause the consent of energy developments until a proper strategy is put in place. Read more ## [SIC left with ‘no option’ over Isleshavn due to significant staff pressures](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/sic-left-option-isleshavn-due/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ MOVING residents out of Isleshavn care centre in Yell was “not a decision we would ever want to make”, a council official has said. Residents had to be decanted out of the Mid Yell care home last week after Shetland Islands Council was no longer able to safely staff the facility. Read more ## [Teenage darts talent Kyle Tait qualifies for national finals](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/teenage-darts-talent-kyle-tait/) _2026-08-20 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ ONE OF Shetland’s top darts talents has qualified for a national finals event in Buckinghamshire later this year. Teenager Kyle Tait, who plays for Sandwick Arrows, has qualified for the ADC National Finals at Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury, after some top performances at events in Lerwick. Read more ## [Citizens Advice Bureau helps locals save £1.5m over last year](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/20/citizens-advice-bureau-helps-locals/) _2026-08-20 · Shetland News · Shetland News_ CITIZENS Advice Bureau (CAB) has helped Shetlanders secure more than £1.5 million during the last financial year. The charity, which held its latest AGM last night (Wednesday), has provided advice and support for hundreds of islanders to access benefits, tackle debt, reduce energy costs and improve their financial security. More than £1. Read more ## [Tingwall Kirk set to become a centre of photography](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/19/tingwall-kirk-set-become-centre/) _2026-08-19 · Hans J Marter · Shetland News_ TINGWALL Kirk is set to get a new lease of life, and it will not be a religious one. If plans by new owner Farika Holden come to fruition, the kirk could become an assembly place to host exhibitions, photo book launches, artist talks, workshops and artist residencies. 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Read more ## [Shetland Arts ‘supports innovative use of AI’ as staff given guidance on usage](https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/08/19/shetland-arts-ai-staff/) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Nicolson · Shetland News_ SHETLAND Arts staff have been told they can use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate or support creative content, if explicitly approved beforehand. Employees can also use AI to create marketing or communications content, internal documents and in administrative tasks, Shetland Arts said in a recent document to staff. Read more