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Wool Week patron named
The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall, at a launch event…
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Malakoff back Team Shetland for Guernsey 2023
Malakoff Limited will be the official team sponsor of Team Shetland at this year’s NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey. With now less than 100…
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Russian tug ‘observed’ now heading away north
A Russian tug which sparked international attention for her activity around Shetland’s coast is now heading away from the isles northwards – after being under…
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Film and theatre workshops explore values of the sea and coast
Three screenings of a community voice film expressing local views about the sea and coast will take place across Shetland during the coming week. The…
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WATCH: Crew of Norwegian Nato ship pay tribute at Shetland Bus memorial
The crew of a Norwegian minesweeper conducted a special wreath-laying ceremony at the Shetland Bus war memorial in Scalloway today [Friday]. The vessel Otra sailed to Lerwick…
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Spaceport gets on board with Tall Ships
SaxaVord Spaceport is the latest business to pledge its support as a sponsor for this summer’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick. The company, which is…
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Road closed through Kergord
Due to drifting snow, the B9075 road through Kergord will be closed to all through traffic until further notice. A combination of strong winds and…
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All schools closed again
With more snowfall overnight, all schools in Shetland will be closed today (Tuesday). Despite a slight thaw in recent days, the temperature has fallen below…
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UPDATED: Weather continues to disrupt schools
Despite a recent small rise in temperatures, there are continuing transport difficulties in the North of Shetland where some schools will remain closed today (Monday)…
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All schools closed
All schools in Shetland will be closed today (Tuesday) due to the wintry weather conditions. There was overnight snowfalls across many parts of Shetland, wih…
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Norik Up-Helly-A’ at night
The evening events during the Norik Up-Helly-A’ – the most northerly of the island’s fire festivals – was enjoyed in Unst on Saturday.
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Support for Ukraine continues
Politicians have expressed the council’s continued support for Ukraine as the first anniversary of the invasion by Russia passed. MP Alistair Carmichael said: “While we…
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UPDATE: Norik Up-Helly-A’
The most northerly Up-Helly-A’ – Norik in Unst – has gotten under way. This year’s Jarl Michael Thomson has had to wait two years before…
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ in pictures
Bressay Up-Helly-A’ was a big day for Guizer Jarl Ian Harkness and his squad. Mr Harkness has waited an additional two years for his big…
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