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Government gives Dogs Against Drugs cash boost
After a summer of campaigning, the Scottish government has given Dogs Against Drugs a £30,000 boost from proceeds of crime. Today (Wednesday) justice secretary Angela…
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Wishart selects dog handler as local hero
A Dogs Against Drugs handler has been selected as a local hero as he is hailed as a “great advocate” for the isles. Dogs Against…
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WATCH: Orca feeding frenzy in South Mainland
Dozens of people gathered on Tuesday as orcas enjoyed a feeding frenzy on ducklings in Levenwick. Many got close up photographs and videos of whales,…
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Sun shines on 40th Voe Show
It was a day of sheer fun at the Voe Show as it kicked off for the 40th time today (Saturday) For many it was…
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WATCH: Catalina crew lay wreaths at war graves
A wreath laying ceremony was held in Lerwick today (Wednesday) as part of Operation Shetland. Five men flew from Aberdeen Airport in a Catalina flying…
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Charity walkers halfway through 200 mile hike
A brave pair have reached the halfway point of a massive hike in aid of a vital anti-drugs charity, as they face poor weather along…
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Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
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WATCH: Eight fishermen rescued as boat sinks
Dramatic video footage has been released showing the rescue of fishermen after their boat sank 36 miles north-east of Bressay this morning (Sunday). The 27-metre…
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Shetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss
Plans for a proposed walking route for tourists across the isles have taken a step forward, according to tourism chief Steve Mathieson, as a potential…
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Shetland to begin filming this month
Shetland star Ashley Jensen is thrilled that the show has been commissioned for another two series. The news of the approval from the BBC comes…
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RNLI volunteers to mark 200th anniversary at event in London
Members of both Aith and Lerwick lifeboat station crews will today (Monday) attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 200th anniversary of…
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Energy price cap is a ‘joke’, says Carmichael
Having an energy price cap is a “joke” when the Northern Isles are one of the worst hit by fuel poverty, according to MP Alistair…
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Letters ‘clarify’ college’s position over union boycott
UHI Shetland have defended its position of sending letters to teaching staff last week, warning of a breach of contract. As reported in this week’s…
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WATCH: Northmavine fired up for Up-Helly-A’
The galley Skál may have met a fiery finish but the night has only just begun for the guizers in Northmavine this evening (Friday). Guizer…
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