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Polar cruise ship cancels her maiden Lerwick call due to weather
The final cruise ship visit of the season has been cancelled due to weather – despite her credentials as a luxury polar exploration ship.
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Tourist centre closes for final time today as future of building remains unclear
The Lerwick tourist centre officially closes today (Monday) for the final time.
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Horrible weather proves to be photographer’s delight
Stormy weather has brewed chaos for many in the last few days, with travel disrupted on both inter-island and NorthLink ferries. Photographer Richard Ashbee however,…
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Weather halts some ferry services
Some inter-island ferries have stopped for the night due to high winds. Sailings on the Yell Sound, Whalsay and Skerries have already ended, with the…
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POLL: Have you seen a dentist in the last year?
Dental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
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Council leader wins top award
Council leader Emma Macdonald has won the Cllr Awards Scotland Leader of the Year. Mrs Macdonald was one of 44 councillors who were nominated to…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 15th November) edition of The Shetland Times: • Grin and bear it: NHS dental patients de-registered • “Whatever the fire didn’t get, the…
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Isles MP warns NHS will go into ‘reverse’
NHS services risk going backwards, the isles MP warned if the National Insurance contribution increase is not offset for GPs and other care providers. Speaking…
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Poor weather forces Friday ferry disruption
Ferries to and from Lerwick have been rescheduled tomorrow (Friday), in anticipation of rough weather. The southbound service from Lerwick to Orkney and Aberdeen will…
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Bring back shared cabins, MSP says
An MSP has called on Serco NorthLink to reintroduce shared cabins on its ferry services. SNP elected member Emma Roddick has urged the company’s managing…
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Historic Swan ready for journey home after repairs
Repairs to the historic Swan have been completed with the vessel and her crew now making their way home to the isles. The sail training…
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Lerwick Dental Practice to deregister NHS patients
NHS Shetland has confirmed Lerwick Dental Practice will deregister NHS patients. The health board said it had become aware of Lerwick Dental Practice’s decision to…
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Shetlanders join Rosebank protest in Edinburgh
Members of climate activism group, Shetland Stop Rosebank, joined a national demonstration in Edinburgh today (Tuesday), marking the beginning of a legal challenge against Rosebank…
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Airport passengers gain access to quiet room
Passengers travelling through Sumburgh Airport can now take advantage of a new quiet space, called the West Voe Quiet Room. Located in the departure lounge,…
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