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Port authority signs offshore wind agreement
Lerwick Port Authority will provide support for a major floating offshore windfarm after signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today (Wednesday). The memorandum with Irish…
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WATCH: Skydive raises thousands for charity
A Lerwick woman’s plan to raise money for charity took-off when she committed to skydiving. Teresa Williamson, who twice was diagnosed with endometriosis, decided she…
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Technical issues cause delays to flights
Loganair said there will be delays expected on flights today (Monday) as a result of a technical issue with air traffic control systems. The National…
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Historic Brough Lodge sold for £30,000
The historic Brough Lodge in Fetlar has been sold to a European heritage group for £30,000. The European Heritage Project, which is run by Peter…
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Scottish government plans to track small fishing boats
Small fishing vessels could be tracked under new sustainability proposals from the Scottish government to help replenish marine life. The proposals set out that vessels…
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People urged to check voter information
People have been reminded to check they are eligible to vote in any upcoming elections. Letters were sent out by the electoral registration officer last…
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Tall ships officially kicks off
Hundreds lined the streets of Lerwick to see the colourful crew parade as the tall ships event officially kicked off in style. The hour-long march…
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Holmsgarth stage almost ready for tall ships
Tall ships organisers are making the final preparations for the event which begins on Wednesday. Construction of the Holmsgarth main stage is expected to be…
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Community groups taking action on tunnels
A community group and a business have backed a move towards building fixed links between Unst and Yell and the Mainland. North Yell Development Council…
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WATCH: Crew geared up for new Altaire
The chief engineer of the new Altaire said the crew was delighted with the latest addition to the pelagic fleet following her maiden voyage to…
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Bell’s Brae pupils continue rewilding efforts
Pupils from Bell’s Brae Primary School have dug in to help rewilding projects with the aid of Lerwick Port Authority. Children from p4 planted 150…
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WATCH: HPMAs to be put on hold
Plans to stop fishing in 10 per cent of Scottish waters have been put on hold by the government, it was confirmed in Holyrood today…
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Yacht crew hail ‘remarkable’ Lerwick Lifeboat team
The crew of the Marlin sailing yacht have hailed the Lerwick Lifeboat team who helped them on Sunday before the start of the second leg…
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Lifeboat safely helps vessel to harbour
Lerwick Lifeboat rescued a motor vessel in the early hours this morning (Wednesday) after she had suffered from mechanical failures. Coastguard confirmed the unnamed Norwegian…
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