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WATCH: More from Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’a
The Guizer Jarl Brian Spence certainly enjoyed his night.
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WATCH: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ procession
The Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ procession attracted huge crowds tonight.
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WATCH: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ gets off to a roaring start
Cullivoe Guizer Jarl Brian Spence said he is “truly honoured” to be leading this year’s fire festival. The festivities got under way yesterday for the…
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Fire festival fun under way in North Isles
Two Up-Helly-A’s are now under way in the North Isles. Squads taking part in Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ and Norick Up-Helly-A have already been visiting various locations…
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Sumburgh Airport reopens
Sumburgh airport has reopened after briefly being forced to close this morning (Wednesday) due to overnight snow. HIAL confirmed the airport reopened at 8.45am. Meanwhile,…
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NorthLink disruption expected
NorthLink has warned “adverse weather” could cause disruption to their services later this week. The Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick on Friday at 5.30pm…
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Up-Helly-A’ begins
The waiting is finally over for Guizer Jarl Richard Moar and his squad, as Up-Helly-A’ officially started this morning (Tuesday). The jarl, who is portraying…
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UPDATED – All schools now shut and buses cancelled
After overnight snowfall across Shetland and the forecast of more snow today (Tuesday), all schools and all early learning settings will be closed to pupils. …
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Most schools are closed
The majority of schools have closed today due to the weather. Temperatures across Shetland have been at or below freezing and there are strong northerly…
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Scalloway Fire Festival kicks off Up-Helly-A’ season
The Scalloway Fire Festival got underway this morning, kicking off the season of Up-Helly-A’s across the isles over the coming weeks and months. This year’s…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of our readers, contributors and advertisers. Hope you have a good one.
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SaxaVord Spaceport wins CAA approval
SaxaVord will become the first spaceport to be able to launch vertical rockets in the UK after receiving a licence from the UK Civil Aviation…
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Carmichael expresses concern over emissions trading rules
MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns about the potential impact of new emissions trading rules applying to domestic ferry services. From 2026, the UK domestic…
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VAS announces partnership with Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has announced a partnership with YPI Scotland. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is delivered in 280 schools across the country…
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