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Scalloway woman receives MBE for volunteer work in Ghana
A Scalloway woman has been made an MBE after spending more than five decades strengthening relations between British and Ghanaian workers.
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Wishart backs plans to decriminalise drug possession
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has backed the Scottish Government’s proposals to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, stressing her party have been calling for such
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National recognition for Gurkha Kitchen
Staff at the Gurkha Kitchen in Lerwick have been left “so excited” after winning a national award. Emotions ran high after the Gurkha Kitchen picked
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Seafood sector condemns HPMAs ahead of government statement
Scotland’s seafood sector (SFF) have called on the government to scrap HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas) ahead of the government’s statement on the controversial policy
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Father to walk Yell to Edinburgh in memory of son
A man from Yell is set to walk all the way to Edinburgh in memory of his son Aksel who died in 2021 from a
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Burra man honoured in King’s birthday list
Shetland’s lord lieutenant feels “honoured” after being selected for King Charles’ birthday list.
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Wishart challenges First Minister over booked up ferries
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart quizzed Humza Yousaf on why Shetlanders must put up with the inability to book NorthLink ferry travel beyond the 30th September.
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Dangerous algae found in Unst
Blue-green algae has been confirmed to be present in Loch of Cliff in Unst.
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Tall Ships looking for more volunteers
Tall Ships organisers are looking for final volunteers to fulfil “rewarding” roles.
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Living Well Hub to open in Bressay
A third Living Well Hub is set to open in Shetland at the old Bressay School.
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Rare bee-eater comes to Shetland for second time on record
A rare bee-eater was found in Foula this weekend, marking the second time the bird has been present in the isles.
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Yell woman crowned UK’s second strongest woman
A woman from Yell has been crowned the second strongest woman in the UK and Ireland in the under 57kg category.
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Watch: Shetland Times printer do daily push-ups for Diabetes UK
Maurice Jamieson, who works as a member of The Shetland Times’ printing team is doing 100 push-ups per day this month to raise funds for Diabetes
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Education leaders praise headteacher over response to historical ordnance
Scalloway Primary School was evacuated on Friday after a “potentially dangerous” item was brought into the building, which turned out to be a 28-pound flash and smoke
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