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NHS Shetland ‘soft launch’ new website
NHS Shetland has announced the “soft launch” of their new website. A new website is under construction to improve the experience for users who frequently…
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Ferry terminal works delayed
Works due to take place at Lerwick and Bressay ferry terminals have been postponed due to wintry conditions. The works were due to take place…
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Snow days continue
Snow continued to affect services as some schools remain closed and bus routes are reduced or cancelled. In the North Isles, Baltasound Junior High School,…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 9th March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Tall ships music line-up heats up with Peat and Diesel
Musical trio Peat and Diesel have been announced as the second headline act for this summer’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick. The Stornoway act will…
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Yell bin collections to be rescheduled
Rubbish collections will not be made in Yell today due to another day of snow. Shetland Islands Council said wintry conditions has made “road conditions…
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WATCH: Apprentices are the future, says SSE
SSE is celebrating Apprenticeship Week by showing the importance of their four trainees at Viking windfarm. Shetlander Anna McDowall has been studying electrical engineering at…
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Earlier sailing from Aberdeen for ferry
Tonight’s (Tuesday) crossing from Aberdeen to Lerwick of the NorthLink ferry Hrossey will sail earlier than scheduled. Instead of the planned time of 7pm it…
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Due to heavy snow, bin collections in Unst and Northmavine have been cancelled. Other collections may be affected due to the weather but the council…
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Update: Power loss for almost 150 homes
Power cuts have left almost 150 households without electricity. Areas including Trondra, Whiteness and Vidlin have lost power and SSE said there is an engineer…
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Works to affect Bressay ferry service
Overnight work to terminals will affect the Bressay-Lerwick ferry service this month. Work on the linkspan control huts and related equipment will take place overnight…
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Alternative fuel questions raised by Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael has raised “concerns” over the Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) in parliament with the Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt MP. The Orkney and…
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WATCH: Port authority and council launch fishing campaign
Lerwick Port Authority and the council have joined forces to encourage fishing boats to land their catches in Shetland. More than half of all the…
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Further strike dates called for schools
Most schools have been closed today (Tuesday) with another day of strike action to commence tomorrow (Wed). Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) confirmed strike action…
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