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Response time climb down a win for islanders
Plans to quadruple response times of coastguard helicopters operating from Sumburgh have been ditched – in a move described as a “win for islanders, by…
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Suspected bomb found near gas pipeline
An investigation is under way after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered near a gas pipeline 40 miles east of Shetland last month. Shell UK…
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POLL: Should Lerwick have a blanket 20mph speed limit?
Lerwick Community Council discussed plans for a 20mph speed limit in areas of Lerwick earlier this week, but suggested all roads should be restricted. During…
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Scalloway kicks off 2025 fire festival season
The first fire festival of the season is under way in Scalloway, as Guizer Jarl John William Laurenson leads his squad through the village. Laurenson…
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Community council backs blanket 20mph speed limit
A blanket 20mph speed limit could be imposed across Lerwick if elected officials accept the views of the town’s community council. Lerwick Community Council agreed…
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POLL: Will Shetland have a tunnel by 2030?
Fixed links could be a reality in the isles this decade, the council’s political leader has said. Emma Macdonald made the bold claim after the…
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Royal Mail suspends postal service outside of Lerwick
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country…
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Organisers cancel torchlit Hogmanay procession
The Hogmanay torchlight procession was cancelled due to risk to public safety. Organisers decided to pull the event, due to be held yesterday (Sunday), because…
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North Mainland by-election confirmed
Only two candidates will contest the Shetland North by-election next month. The SIC posted the notice of poll today (Tuesday), confirming the date and the…
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Another Blues’ opponent withdraws from island games football
The Falkland Islands will be approached to replace Guernsey in the island games football competition next year. This comes after Åland had already agreed to…
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MSP ‘astonished’ over accountability claim for iCentre closures
A Scottish government minister has been accused of dodging accountability over the closure of all Visit Scotland’s tourism centres. One MSP was left “astonished” when…
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MSP welcomes energy regulator’s standing charge consultation
An MSP has welcomed a decision from the energy regulator to consult on introducing zero standing charges under the price cap. Green MSP Ariane Burgess…
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Government announces inter-island transport funding boost
A £20 million transport funding boost has been announced for ferries, flights or tunnels. Extra funding for inter-island connections will be allocated to Shetland and…
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Tenants return to Sandveien homes
The first tenants to return to Sandveien were welcomed after major construction work to rebuild the properties. Almost two years after families were moved out…
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