About Andrew McQuarrie
Posts by Andrew McQuarrie:
Nugent warns SNP conference: ditch the EU or lose supporters
The SNP should drop its support for EU membership, according to a leading member in the party’s local branch who spoke out at the national…
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Viking pensioner thanks Shetland after charity abseil
A pensioner who donned Jarl Squad gear to abseil down a 60ft hospital has thanked Shetlanders for their generous donations.
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Local attractions declared among country’s top geological sites
Three sites in Shetland have been named among the country’s best geological locations.
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Monterey Jack’s restaurant closes its doors
Gourmet burger restaurant Monterey Jack’s has closed down – just seven months after opening.
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Recycling charity gains seal of quality
A charity which sells recycled household goods has become the first in the isles to achieve national quality certification.
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WATCH: Thirtieth accordion and fiddle festival begins
The 30th anniversary edition of the Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival is in full swing.
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Isles airports feature in new BBC series
The second series of a TV show about airports has been launched – and Shetland features in five episodes. Tingwall Airport appeared in Monday night’s…
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Money made available for new childminders
New childminders can now apply for money to ensure they earn the living wage. An annual funding pot of £12,500 has been approved to give
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Union official hails “constructive” gas plant meeting
Contract talks between Shetland Gas Plant workers and their bosses have been going well, according to an official from the Unite union.
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Lerwick burger restaurant told to clean up its act
A “gourmet burger” restaurant in Lerwick has been ordered to improve its hygiene after repeatedly failing to make the changes required of it by food
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Common ground unites as committee aims to take Garrison Theatre forward
A “very exciting” future for the Garrison Theatre awaits now that a committee has been set up to protect its place in the community.
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Use SIC reserves to help most vulnerable, new councillors suggest
The most vulnerable residents must be protected in the face of deep budget cuts, two councillors have warned.
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Two men who were found with drugs as they came off the NorthLink ferry have been placed in police custody. The men, aged 49 and…
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‘Dream bird’ spotted at croft in West Side
Birdwatchers were all in a flutter yesterday after a rare sighting in the West Side. The black-billed cuckoo, which hadn’t been seen in the isles…
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