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WATCH: Jarl’s squad arrive at halls
As the embers died down following the galley burning on Tuesday night, folk headed off to halls across Lerwick to carry on Up-Helly-A’ celebrations. Revellers…
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WATCH: Fiery end to Lerwick Up-Helly-A’
Smoke filled the sky above Lerwick on Tuesday evening as the galley Yggdrasil met a fiery demise for Up-Helly-A’.
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New perspective needed for council to combat climate change
The council is going to have to start looking at things differently if it is to tackle climate change, according to one official. The SIC’s…
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Carmichael holds on to his seat
Alistair Carmichael has been returned as the MP for Shetland and Orkney for a sixth time. The longstanding isles MP won with over 10,000 votes,…
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LIVE: General election 2019
The Shetland Times is in Kirkwall, where we’ll be bringing you live general election updates and news of the Northern Isles result into the early…
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Third of social housing tenants struggling financially
Almost a third of people living in social housing in Shetland say they are not managing well financially, according to recent survey results. When asked…
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Councillor’s criticism over lack of college merger update
A councillor has questioned “the point” of a board he sits on due to a lack of information and updates. George Smith made the remark…
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Shetland coastguard teams given prestigious award for challenging rescue
Isles emergency services teams were given a prestigious award at Shetland Museum on Tuesday evening. It is the sixth time that teams in Shetland have…
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Grantfield Garage owner sells up after 45 years
After 45 years of being at Grantfield Garage, its owner has decided that it is finally time to move on. Magnie Williamson made the decision…
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Phone app allows users to Discover Lerwick
A new app that helps put Lerwick on the map has been launched at a drop-in event in the town.
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Lib Dems and SNP spent £160,000 on by-election expenses
The Scottish Liberal Democrats and SNP spent more than £160,000 on election expenses during the Shetland by-election.
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First songwriting festival kicks off with intimate gig
Shetland’s first festival dedicated to songwriting began on Thursday evening in Lerwick. An audience at The String were treated to an intimate opening concert by…
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BP fined £400,000 after ‘major accident’ at Sullom Voe
BP has been fined £400,000 for a “major accident” which occurred during maintenance work at the Sullom Voe terminal.
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Brexit a concern for Shetland Amenity Trust
Brexit is a concern for the Shetland Amenity Trust, with its first implications having been felt by the Trust. Its impact on commercial tendering work…
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