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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 3rd February) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Fair Isle art fellow begins work at universities
Fair Isle’s Vivian Ross-Smith has been awarded the Freelands Studio Fellowship, which will see her work alongside lecturers and teach art at universities. The successful…
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MSP wants action to make a difference for ME sufferers
A review on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will need to make a difference for those who suffer from it to make it worthwhile, according to MSP…
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Freight sailings changed due to weather
Disruption to ferry services are expected for the rest of the week as NorthLink announce changes to freight vessel departures for tonight (Wednesday). Both Helliar…
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WATCH: A look back on Up-Helly-A’
The first Up-Helly-A’ in Lerwick since 2020 was held yesterday (Tuesday) with thousands in attendance for the spectacle. Nobody was left disappointed as it returned…
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WATCH: Junior Jarl’s Squad greeted at NorthLink for lunch
The junior jarl and his squad visited NorthLink this afternoon for lunch before carrying on with the rest of their day. Captain Andy O’Brian welcomed…
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UPDATED: Tuesday evening sailings cancelled
Tuesday night’s NorthLink sailings to and from Shetland have been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Adverse weather is expected to cause disruption for NorthLink’s…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 27th January) edition of The Shetland Times: Trout can no longer live in a burn polluted by metals from a Viking construction…
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Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked at Lerwick Town Hall
Lerwick Town Hall will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, 27th January at 1pm. Shetland Inter-faith, with support of Shetland Islands Council, are welcoming the…
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Fire crews called to Lerwick house fire
One person was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation following a fire reported at a house off of Ladies Drive, Lerwick. Fire crews were…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Flood risk plan published by SIC
Shetland Islands Council has published “vital” plans to manage the risk of flooding across the isles. The plan, out for public consultation, provides detail on…
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Viking windfarm blades arrive
The latest shipment of the machinery for the Viking Energy windfarm arrived in Greenhead bays yesterday. BBC Belem was the fifth such cargo vessel to…
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Adverse weather could affect freight crossing
Freight vessel Hildasay‘s arrival in Lerwick could be delayed tomorrow morning (Thursday) because of adverse weather. Delays of up to two hours could be expected…
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