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Sandwick family raising awareness of rare eye cancer
A family from Sandwick aim to raise awareness and funds after one-year old Cian Smith was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer.
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Bells Brae looking for a new head teacher
Bells Brae Primary School in Lerwick is looking for a new head teacher.
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Road safety officer wins national award
The work of Shetland Islands Council’s road safety officer has been recognised with an award from national cycling charity Cycling Scotland.
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Whalsay wild swimmers bask in golden waters as the sun sets
Last night, wild swimmers were seen cruising through the water in the North Roe, Whalsay as the sun set.
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Transport minister’s NorthLink remarks branded ‘stupid’
Transport minister Fiona Hyslop has been criticised by councillors after she claimed the lack of available accessible cabins on NorthLink isn’t her “responsibility.”
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RAF veteran visits Shetland on 2,500 mile journey
RAF veteran Stuart Stirrat has been visiting Shetland as part of his 2,500 mile motorbike journey across 60 locations to raise funds for the Royal
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Red grouse roam through blooming heather in Whalsay
A family of red grouse were spotted this morning resting among the peat banks at Vevoe, Whalsay as the heather is now in full bloom.
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Islesburgh Youth Club at risk of closure
Children could be permanently left without a youth club unless more parents step forward as volunteers to help run it.
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Fixed links funding may need to come from private source says transport minister
Funds for fixed links may need to be found through private enterprise according to the Transport Minister who has been visiting Shetland.
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Scalloway woman celebrates ‘biggest achievement’ after heart attack
A woman has completed her “biggest achievement” after suffering a major heart attack that left her with permanent complications.
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Whalsay woman pays homage to ancestors with unique creation
As the tall ships have sailed, one smaller edition remains at Shetland museum, a historic model yacht from Whalsay which now has fine lace sails
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Two rare birds discovered over the weekend
Sunday proved to be an exceptional day for birdwatching after a Hudsonian godwit was found at Grutness, the first ever record for Shetland.
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New Zealand volunteer presents RNLI Lerwick with friendship pennant
A New Zealand volunteer with Shetland connections has presented a pennant which recognises the connection between the isles and his homeland.
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WATCH: Tide Lines entertain at the tall ships under a noctilucent sky
As the gates opened at 6pm yesterday evening, Tide Lines fans calmly made their way in wearing sunglasses, shorts and t-shirts as the sun beamed
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