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Tavish Scott welcomes new trade deal
Scottish salmon can benefit from the new trade deal struck between the UK government and the EU, said Tavish Scott. Prime minister Rishi Sunak and…
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Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ begins
Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ has kicked off this morning and the Guizer Jarl Steven Brown is all smiles the big day finally arrives. Representing King Logi Fornjotson,…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 23rd February) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Coastguard: Patient flown to Lerwick for treatment
Coastguard have brought a patient to Clickimin at lunchtime today (Thursday). The call was made shortly after midday and a helicopter crew travelled to Yell…
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Further airport strikes confirmed
Trade union Prospect has confirmed fire and safety crews at Sumburgh Airport will strike on 8th and 9th March — meaning five days of strikes…
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More teachers strikes approved by unions
Most schools will be closed again for pupils next week after two days of strikes were announced by teachers unions. Teachers unions the Education Institute…
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Strike action begins at Sumburgh Airport
Fire and security workers have gone on strike at Sumburgh Airport today (Tuesday) — beginning three days of walkouts this week. Photographer Dave Donaldson was…
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Island recycling collections delayed due to weather
Bin collections in Yell and Unst have been delayed by a day as a result of the disruption to ferries caused by the weather. Both…
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Cancellations on inter-isle ferry services
Some inter-isle ferry services have been cancelled due to weather disruption. Ferries serving Skerries and Bluemull Sound have been cancelled today and the Bressay service…
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Further disruption despite Hrossey’s return
One of the NorthLink passenger vessels has returned but there is still disruption expected as arrivals in Kirkwall have been cancelled. Hrossey returned from dry…
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‘Credible and serious’ pay offer to be considered by NHS staff
NHS workers who are members of Unison will consider a pay deal described as “credible and serious” by the trade union. A long running pay…
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Lerwick Port Authority join clean energy project
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has joined up with new partners to turn Shetland into an area for “secure and affordable clean energy”. The port authority…
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Anti-drug initiative set up for schools
Dogs Against Drugs (Dad) will continue to “keep young people safe” through continued work, said their project manager. The charity strives to protect Shetland from…
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Urgent NHS transfers to go ahead amid Hial walkout
NHS Shetland have confirmed emergency patient transfers will be taking place over the three days of strike action affecting island airports. Highlands and Islands Airports…
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