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Fees to charge electric cars to begin next week
Charging electric vehicles at council machines will cost drivers from next week SIC said. The Tariffs will vary depending on the speed of charging your…
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WATCH: Whale video shows rare footage
A rare video of a pilot whale expelling its placenta in Yell Sound has been released four years after it was originally taken. Drone pilot…
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Fire service attend car fire near Loch of Girlsta
Fire crews were called to the scene of a blaze where a car was on fire yesterday afternoon (Monday). Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received…
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Douglas Ross hails success of drugs charity
The funding for charity Dogs Against Drugs should be increased because of a spike in demand, according to MSP Douglas Ross. Mr Ross was treated…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 24th March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Crash victim dies in hospital
A 72-year-old woman has died in hospital following a road crash on Pier Road, Walls on Friday 17th March. Kathleen McLachlan from Virkie was injured…
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Twelve-hour knitting challenge begins
Helen Robertson began a 12-hour knitting challenge today (Tuesday), supported by Shetland Arts as part of their performance commissions. The performance in Unst began at…
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Fishermen’s association to hold consultation drop-in for HPMA fight
Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) is looking to reel in as much feedback as they can to tackle restrictions which could devastate the seafood industry. The…
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Blade transport to wind farm a breeze
The first three blades were transported to Viking wind farm yesterday (Thursday). Vestas is responsible for safely managing the process of getting the wind turbine…
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UPDATED: Road closed for clean up at Skelberry junction
The work to recover the tanker that is off the road on the B9071 between Laxo and Vidlin will continue tomorrow – Saturday 18th March. The…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 17th March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Drain on water supply could be housed in vacant properties, said Scottish Water
Scottish Water are continuing to search for the reason behind a “significantly higher than normal” use in the supply. The utility company asked owners or…
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Kergord road reopened
The B9075 Kergord road is now open again to through traffic. It was closed yesterday morning due to drifting snow. Council gritting crews were trying…
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Coastguard staff to strike again
Coastguard workers will walk out tomorrow (Wednesday) as they take industrial action for the second time this year. A 24-hour strike will begin at 7.30am,…
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