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High standards at 70th Cunningsburgh Show
Cunningsburgh Show enjoyed a day of mostly sunshine and just a few showers, in temperatures that were ideal for the animals and very pleasant for
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Floods keep fire crews busy
A month’s worth of rain falling in one day kept fire crews busy throughout Shetland last night.
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Firefighters were called to a shed fire in Scalloway in the early hours of Saturday.
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This weekend’s Walls Show was a casualty of the heavy and persistent rain, but in the best show tradition it had to go on. Show
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Smith sympathises with residents over landing pad concerns
Shetland’s depute convener Cecil Smith today expressed sympathy with residents of Lerwick’s South Lochside who are protesting against the emergency helipad being re-located opposite their…
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Hundreds get their exam results
A total of 631 school pupils in Shetland received their exam results today either by text, email or post – a higher number than last
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Fair Isle pupils’ war film shown at Glasgow service
Fair Isle primary pupils and their teachers were among the guests at the Commonwealth World War One commemoration on Monday – where the guest list…
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NHS Shetland refutes claims over cancer screening
NHS Shetland has refuted the assertion from MSP Mary Scanlon that Shetlanders are at a disadvantage when it comes to cancer screening.
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‘Critical situation’ at underfire surgery
The shortage of doctors at Lerwick Health Centre is “quite shocking”, according to one councillor, who queried why the practice has had virtually no increases
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Dim Riv drifts ashore in Bressay
The replica Viking longship Dim Riv broke her moorings last night and drifted over to Bressay, where she became stuck high on rocks near Gardie…
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Health centre takes steps towards improvement
Improvements are being made at the heavily criticised Lerwick Health Centre to cut waiting times for appointments and make for a more efficient service.
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Maddrim Media shortlisted for success
Local youth film group Maddrim Media will be featured at this year’s world renowned Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Viking longship leaving Lerwick tomorrow for Merseyside
The largest Viking longship in the world came into Lerwick Harbour late on Friday night after her mast snapped in strong winds 60 nautical miles
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A full day of music is on offer at Shetfest in the Royal British Legion in Lerwick tomorrow, with all ages welcome. The doors open
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