About Andrew McQuarrie
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Whitedale win premier league title after 27-year wait
Whitedale have won the Ocean Kinetics Premier League after beating Ness Utd in their final game of the season. Goals from Bobby Scott, Greg Tulloch…
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Colourful emoji bales raise awareness for children’s charity
Bales decorated as emojis are on display at a farm in the South Mainland as part of a campaign to help a children’s charity.
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Young drivers get safety tips at Clickimin workshop
S6 students at Anderson High School have been given road safety advice to reduce the risk of accidents among teenage drivers. The Driving Ambition workshop,…
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Stay clear of whales, wildlife watchers are told
Boat owners have been reminded to stay clear of whales to ensure they remain within the law.
READ FULL STORYFireballs dominate final day of Lerwick Regatta
Strong winds made for challenging races on the Sunday of Lerwick Regatta where three trophies were up for grabs. A total of eight dinghies –…
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Sun shines on Lerwick Regatta as sailors do battle
Sailors participating in Lerwick Regatta have been blessed with perfect conditions so far this weekend. Best in their respective categories on Friday and Saturday were…
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WATCH: Screenplay festival kicks off with parade to cinema
Screenplay film festival has officially begun following the annual high-spirited parade through Lerwick. Led by Festival Director Kathy Hubbard, two dozen participants kept up the…
READ FULL STORYDigital Forum reveals success of superfast broadband roll-out
Superfast broadband can now be enjoyed by around 81% of homes, shops and offices in the isles as a nationwide drive to end slow speeds…
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Streamline set to cut ties with the Daroja as container service ends
Shipping firm Streamline is ending its container shipping service to customers in the Northern Isles. The company will now rely on NorthLink ferries to deliver…
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Man airlifted to Bergen hospital after heart attack on rig
A man who had a heart attack on an oil platform off Shetland this morning is being airlifted to hospital in Norway. The man was…
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Lifeboat called out to shellfish boat with propeller problems
The Lerwick lifeboat has been sent to the aid of a shellfish boat suffering propeller problems off Noss. The Sadie Joan made the call to…
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Trans-atlantic voyager washed up in Boddam delights youngsters
A model boat launched by schoolchildren in America sailed over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to wash up on the east coast of Shetland where…
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Sumburgh Airport rated ‘good’ for passengers with disabilities
Sumburgh Airport has been praised for the quality of service it gives to disabled and mobility-restricted passengers.
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Pass rates remain high as pupils learn exam results
The pass rate for Highers was slightly down on last year but Shetland’s school pupils greeted another successful results day. A total of 580 students…
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