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Isles Norse heritage shows up in genetic research project
Northern Isles residents are the most genetically distinct and have the highest levels of Norse DNA in Britain and Ireland, new research suggests.
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WATCH: Lib Dems win Shetland by-election
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has won the Shetland by-election. This means the Lib Dems hold onto their seat at Holyrood, albeit with a reduced…
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By-election turnout 66.5 per cent
Two thirds of isles voters went to the polls today, with the by-election turnout standing at 66.5 per cent. The highest turnout came in the…
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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By-election turnout so far the same as last Holyrood vote
At 27%, the turnout so far for the Shetland by-election matches that of the last Holyrood election. These 5pm turnout figures come as voters continue…
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SNP Westminster leader in Lerwick for WASPI meeting
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford held a public WASPI meeting in Lerwick on Tuesday evening. Around 40 people turned out to discuss the Women Against…
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No access to parts of Lerwick due to reported gas leak
Parts of Lerwick were cordoned off on Tuesday evening due to reports of a gas leak in the town centre. Much of the Esplanade was…
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Unique running club visits Shetland
Around 700 members of a unique running club descended on the isles on Friday. The large group of hash runners, described as a ‘drinking group…
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Sunny 75th Cunningsburgh Show draws big crowd
Lucky visitors to this year’s Cunningsburgh Show had a chance to bask in the South Mainland sunshine on a warm Wednesday afternoon. A large turnout…
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First Minister back in the isles for Cunningsburgh Show
Nicola Sturgeon arrived in the isles today to join SNP candidate Tom Wills for her second visit in less than a month. The First Minister…
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Lib Dem leader in the isles for campaign
Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson was in the isles on Friday afternoon to lend her support to candidate Beatrice Wishart’s campaign. Orkney & Shetland MP…
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Boat Week kicks off with sixareen trips
Keen seafarers have the chance to see what it was like to sail in a traditional sixareen this week as part of Shetland Boat Week….
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Labour candidate urges government action on fish exports
Labour candidate Johan Adamson met fishing officials this week to discuss the issues facing the isles’ industry. Transport is a key issue, with Ms Adamson…
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Sturgeon in town to help launch SNP by-election campaign
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in Shetland on a hot, sunny Saturday to lend a hand to Tom Wills’ SNP by-election campaign. The duo arrived…
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