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Robert Thomson wins race for last North Isles seat
Robert Thomson has been elected as the third and final North Isles councillor. Mr Thomson received a total of 680 first preference votes, meaning a…
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North Isles by-election count at 11am
The polls closed at 10pm and now it is over to the people counting the votes to decide the last councillor for the North Isles….
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Bressay parkrun cancelled due to ferry disruption
The Bressay parkrun has been cancelled due to ferry services affected by staff sickness. The run on Saturday, 30th July, has been called off because…
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Fishing debate scheduled in parliament
Alistair Carmichael MP has secured a renewed parliamentary debate on post-Brexit fisheries. The three-hour debate will be held on 15th September following the summer recess,…
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Your suggestions to replace DI Perez
Douglas Henshall has called time on his era in BBC murder mystery drama Shetland, leaving many people asking what will happen when season eight hits
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WATCH: Trailer drops for Shetland season seven
The trailer for season seven of Shetland has been released after news broke that lead actor Douglas Henshall is to leave the show. BBC’s murder…
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Shetlander organises Glasgow art exhibit
Shetland-based artist Vivian Ross-Smith is hosting a special exhibition for a group of students who have graduated from The Glasgow School of Art. The show,…
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Daytime sailings proposed for livestock freight
Day-time sailings are being considered to ease the pressure on freight capacity issues, during the livestock season. Following a meeting with Transport Scotland and Serco…
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Carmichael continues to raise UK-Australia trade deal in Parliament
Alistair Carmichael has again questioned the government over the lack of proper scrutiny over the proposed trade deal between the UK and Australia. Mr Carmichael…
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Who will replace DI Perez?
Who is going to step into the shoes of the famous DI Perez, in the adaptation of Ann Cleeves’ novels? Some names have been thrown…
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NHS family fun day has been cancelled
The NHS family fun day planned at Gilbertson Park for Saturday has been cancelled. A suitable new date is being decided upon for the end…
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Coastguard: Man airlifted from boat north-east of Shetland
A crewman has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being airlifted from the vessel he was working on. The boat was north-east of Shetland,…
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Pod petition reaches 1,000 signatures
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to replace the pods on NorthLink Ferries in the three days since it began. The number of…
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Could Shetland have the best Scottish get-away?
Does Shetland have the greatest holiday destination in Scotland? BBC Scotland are looking for the greatest places in Scotland to escape to for a new…
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