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Additional ADS discount in place from Sumburgh
Islanders will get a further discount on air travel for selected routes from Sumburgh Airport, Loganair have said. Fares starting from £60 will be available…
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Hundreds sign petition against NorthLink pods
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to remove the pods on NorthLink Ferries services. A petition was started with the aim of taking it…
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RAF Sullom Voe hero returns for visit 78 years later
The last surviving second world war recipient of the Victoria Cross has visited Shetland 78 years after receiving the award. Former Flying Officer, John Cruickshank,…
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Folk Frenzy returns to Mareel
Early bird tickets for Folk Frenzy are now on sale before the event starts on Sunday, 6th August next year. The six-day event is being…
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Passengers suffer no major injuries after Tingwall crash
Two occupants were taken to hospital last night after a one vehicle crash occurred on the A970 near Tingwall Airport. Police Scotland said the passengers…
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Wishart: Bird Flu strategy must be put in place
Beatrice Wishart has questioned the government on its strategy to tackle Avian Flu in wild bird and seabird populations. She seeks answers to ensure that…
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Police Scotland have given retailers advice on how to check for counterfeit bank notes, as reports of fake Bank of England notes have been found…
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Gilbert Bain to get temporary MRI scanner
Gilbert Bain Hospital will have a mobile MRI scanner for a week before it heads to Orkney. The scanner will arrive on Friday, 15th July,…
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Temporary Burra road works to begin
The East Isle road in Burra between North House and the Baptist Church is to be temporarily closed from Monday. Work will commence on essential…
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Follow Lerwick’s Swan in Tall Ships Race
Lerwick boat, Swan, could finish the Tall Ships race in third place as it could knock off it’s Polish competitor Belfor. Due to a Time Correction Factor…
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WATCH: What is still to be done on the Maggie Helen?
The historic boat Maggie Helen has finally made it back to the water. Yesterday (Monday), the crew made its final preparations to take the boat…
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BP accused of damaging protected marine area
BP has been accused of dumping industrial waste in a marine protected area west of Shetland. The energy giant is at the centre of an…
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Poet Christine De Luca talks about her new book
Bressay born poet Christine De Luca sat down with The Shetland Times to talk about her new book, which will be released later this year….
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Five in race for vacant North Isles seat
Five people have put their names forward for the North Isles council by-election on Thursday, 4th August. Gary Cleaver, a former councillor for the area,…
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