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WATCH: An autumn selection by Roger Kinder and fatmustardfilms.com
Locations for the film were Lerwick, Unst, Yell, Muckle Roe, Eshness, Uyea and the Iron age settlement at Sumburgh.
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Halcro Johnston highlights issue with care home isolation
The distress being caused to care home residents who are isolated from relatives has been highlighted by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. The…
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Politicians slam SNP MP Ferrier for breaking rules over coronavirus
The breaking of coronavirus rules by SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been condemned by isles politicians of different parties. Ms Ferrier travelled from Glasgow to…
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Musician Sandison raises over £7,000 for Shetland Foodbank
Some months ago isles musician and music teacher Jack Sandison began a small fundraiser for the Shetland Foodbank. He began busking to raise money and…
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Wishart in discussions over regionalised Covid-19 measures
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has discussed the possibility of localised measures to combat coronavirus and the different protocols that would be needed if that were
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MP says students have been left ‘swinging in the wind’
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has spoken out in the House of Commons ahead of a key vote this week on the coronavirus law brought into…
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Library to host first book launch since lockdown
Shetland Library will hosts its first book launch since the lockdown, with Marsali Taylor’s latest novel in her Cass Lynch series.
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MP’s fears over ‘unfair’ online tax
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns about the government’s plans for an online sales tax, saying that any changes to taxation must address unfair…
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Event will remember those lost to drugs overdose
Communities around the world are coming together on 31st August to remember those who have died or been affected by drug overdose. Lerwick Town Hall’s clock will…
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MSP praises UK government’s Job Retention Scheme
Figures for the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme, which showed 3,100 jobs in Shetland had been protected, have been hailed by MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston….
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Good turnout expected for golf’s Buildbase Open at Dale
One of the most popular events on the Dale Golf Course calendar, the Buildbase Open, is taking place today (Saturday). Around 70 players are expected…
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New app may help fight against unfair delivery charges
A new Scottish government app is supporting ongoing action to make delivery charges more transparent across rural areas.
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Return of competitive football some way off
Any competitive outdoor senior football in Shetland this year is looking more unlikely, after the Scottish government’s phase three update was released on Thursday. While…
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Police probe dangerous driving incident
The police are appealing for information regarding a “near miss” driving incident near Dale Golf Club on Friday 31st July. Around 6.55pm, the police say,…
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