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Medical evacuation from Skerries
The coastguard helicopter carried out a medical evacuation from Skerries this morning (Sunday). Shetland Coastguard was contacted by the NHS at around 9.40am to carry…
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Frankie’s win national award
Frankie’s Fish and Chips shop in Brae has won a national award. They were named Best Chip Shop (North) at the Scottish Fish and Chip…
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2024 Sports Awards
A massive night in the Shetland sporting calendar was celebrated last night (Friday). Sportsperson of the year was Andrew Goodlad, with young sportsperson going to…
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NorthLink fares to soar by 10 per cent
Fares on NorthLink ferries will rise by 10 per cent in the New Year. Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the hike in a letter to…
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Driver arrested after crash
A motorist was arrested following a one vehicle accident in Lerwick on Saturday night. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.40pm on Saturday, 12 October,…
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Heritage Celebration Day to be held
A Heritage Celebration Day is taking place next weekend. The a one-day event organised by Shetland Amenity Trust and Shetland Heritage Association is aimed at…
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Tributes to former First Minister Alex Salmond
Tributes are being paid following the sudden death of former First Minister Alex Salmond. The former MP and MSP, who led the country as leader…
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Students to host music night
Shetland Young Promoters Group is to host a student night at the Mareel next month. The event is to support the UHI music students studying…
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Accordion and Fiddle Festival under way
The 35th Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival is well under way. The event kicked off on Thursday at the Festival Hub, based at Islesburgh Community…
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Man injured in Shetland Catch incident
A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital after being injured at Shetland Catch today (Thursday). Emergency services attended the scene at Gremista at around 9am…
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MP nominated for select committee
MP Alistair Carmichael, has been nominated as a candidate to be chairman of the environment, food and rural affairs (EFRA) select committee in Parliament. Following…
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The Hrossey is expected to arrive in Lerwick Harbour at 2pm today (Sunday) having been delayed leaving Aberdeen due to “restrictted visibility”. She eventually left…
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Spurs win County Shield in dramatic final
Spurs won the County Shield this afternoon (Saturday) after a thrilling final against Ness United, winning 3-2. The match, played in glorious sunshine, was well…
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Sun shines on Yell Show
The Yell Show is under way in bright sunshine. Hundreds are attending the agricultural event in the North Isle.
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