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New Antarctic makes her way home
A new pelagic fishing vessel has completed her maiden journey home to Shetland.
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Telecoms engineer Kenny hangs up after almost half a century keeping the isles connected
Shetland’s longest-serving telecoms engineer is hanging up for the final time after almost half a century in the role.
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Public event to reveal details of 500MW floating windfarm
Developers of a floating windfarm have announced plans for a public engagement session to reveal details of their plans.
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ZetTrans to host drop-in sessions throughout isles
Shetland’s transport partnership ZetTrans are set to hold 16 drop-in sessions which aims to gathers commuters views on the public bus network.
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Police appeals after Thule bike theft
Police are appealing for information after a bike was stolen from outside Lerwick’s Thule Bar. The bike was taken from the front of the pub…
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In Pictures: The Walls Show 2024
After a wet and windy start to the Walls Show, the weather improved and crowds could be seen enjoying the varied exhibitions and entertainment on
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Lerwick Lifeboat assists yacht reported to be taking in water
Volunteer lifesavers were called to the rescue of a yacht which was reported to be taking in water.
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WATCH: Walls Show gets under way
The Walls Show has begun with crowds turning out despite the damp and blustery conditions.
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Students, pregnant women and older people urged to take vaccines against serious diseases
Students, over-75s and pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which are reported to be on the rise.
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UPDATE: More than a thousand people sign petition to save tourist centre
A petition calling for the saviour of the Shetland tourism office in Lerwick has received almost a thousand signatures just hours after its launch.
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POLL: Should there be a ban on new onshore windfarms in Shetland?
The prospect of more turbines in Shetland provoked criticism on social media this week.
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Sheriff hopes for ‘degree of closure’ for family of elderly woman killed in Walls accident
A Foula woman who accidentally caused the death of a grandmother at the Walls pier last year has been sentenced. Justyna Holbourn, 46, reversed in…
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Private appearance for assault charge
A 26-year-old man has appeared in private charged with assault. Patrick McElhatton, from Cookstown, Northern Ireland, was up at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday. He…
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Loganair appoints former warfare officer and ‘rising star’ of aviation in senior role
Loganair has appointed a “rising star” of the aviation sector in a top role.
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