Posts by Ryan Nicolson:
Friendlies kick-off senior football season
The senior football season will get underway this week, with a round of friendlies being played tonight (Monday, 17th May). Competitive action will resume on…
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Petition aiming to bring singer-songwriter up for Tall Ships nears target
A petition to bring Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon to Shetland for the 2023 Tall Ships Races is nearing its 500 signature target. Started by Kyle…
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Mareel given almost £40k as part of boost to independent cinemas
The Mareel cinema in Lerwick has been handed almost £40,000 as part of a Screen Scotland fund designed to help independent cinemas. Twenty-nine cinemas in…
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Mareel programmer delighted to be back – and offers hint about what big screen audiences can expect to see
After almost five months gathering dust, Mareel’s projectors are set to whir into life again next Friday.
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Turnout similar to 2019 by-election
The overall turnout for the 2021 Scottish election is 66 per cent, according to Shetland Islands Council. That is similar to the 2019 by-election, which…
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Judges head north in bid to home in on winner
House-proud property owners from Shetland will go head-to-head in the latest episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year on BBC Scotland this Wednesday.
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Highland Amateur Cup off for second year
The most prestigious football trophy in the Highlands and Islands, the Highland Amateur Cup, has been cancelled for a second consecutive year. The Scottish Amateur…
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Inspirational fundraiser crosses finish line to complete Captain Tom challenge
Cancer survivor Lauren Tulloch has completed her gruelling 100 lap Captain Tom Moore challenge, raising more than £11,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust in the process….
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Screenplay set for September return
Shetland Arts annual film festival Screenplay will return at the beginning of September. The event was cancelled last year due to Covid restrictions, but will…
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Messi, Ramsay and more up for grabs in Alzheimer’s auction
Lionel Messi, Gordon Ramsay and the Scottish rugby side all have prizes up for grabs in a charity auction this weekend.
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SRT announces plans for holiday park at Unst Leisure Centre
Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) are looking to build a holiday park across from their leisure centre in Unst, according to new plans released by the…
READ FULL STORYCancer survivor’s bold challenge after brave struggle to walk again
A 26-year-old who is learning to walk again after gruelling bowel cancer treatment is set to follow in Captain Tom Moore’s footsteps to raise cash
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Teenage fundraiser scoops ‘Young Hero’ award
Yell teenager Brynn Hauxwell has been named the Young Scot Awards ‘Young Hero’ of the year. Brynn, 15, said he was “blown away” and “speechless”…
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