Posts by Ryan Nicolson:
Blow for Viking as problems found with underground cables
The Viking Energy windfarm project has been dealt a setback, after it emerged that some of its underground cables will potentially have to be replaced.
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Trench ready for business as bar and nightclub prepares to open next week
People will finally be welcomed into the Trench next week – Shetland’s newest bar and nightclub – after a lengthy wait.
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Book of Condolences available to be signed before funeral
Shetland’s Book of Condolences for Queen Elizabeth II will remain available to be signed this weekend, the SIC has said. The town hall will be…
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Former cop is new Tall Ships officer
A retired police officer has been appointed chief liaison officer for next year’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick. Martyn Brill, who retired from his role…
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Shetland break record for biggest football inter-county win
Shetland have incredibly routed Orkney 8-0 to break the record for the biggest win in an inter-county match.
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Orkney win inter-county hockey to retain Lady Hamilton Cup
Orkney have beaten Shetland in the inter-county hockey in Kirkwall 2-0.
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Hial apologises after stickers placed on vehicles outside airport car park
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (Hial) has apologised after stickers claiming they are recording the licence plates of vehicles parked outside the Sumburgh Airport car
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Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ to allow women in squads for first time
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ committee has said there will be no gender restrictions on squads for the 2023 festival, in a landmark decision.
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40th folk festival kicks off with religious experience at big kirk
The 40th Shetland Folk Festival belatedly got under way last night (Thursday) after a two-year delay, with headline performances from returning duo J.P. Cormier and
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Signed print from Shetland star to be raffled off for Ukraine
A print signed by Shetland star Douglas Henshall is to be raffled off to raise money for families suffering in Ukraine. Fiona Farquhar, who worked…
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The Dowry to open new cafe/restaurant in Shetland Museum
Popular Lerwick eatery The Dowry is to expand by opening a new cafe/restaurant in the Shetland Museum. Shetland Amenity Trust announced the cafe and bar…
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Over 1,300 sign petition demanding NorthLink reverse discount decision
More than 1,300 people have signed a petition in 24 hours calling for NorthLink to reinstate its on-board islander discount. The ferry operator came in…
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Charity fundraiser to lead swimming event for Cancer Research
Folk will be invited to don a wetsuit, three-piece suit or Santa hat next weekend for a mass sea swim to raise money for Cancer…
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Frustration as speed limit project hits another bump in the road
Councillors have expressed frustration after it was revealed a project which will see temporary speed limits imposed at the Sound Brae and in Tresta has…
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