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Officer pepper-sprayed violent offender who tried to gouge his eye
An officer pepper-sprayed a man who tried to gouge his eye during a violent attack, a court heard.
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‘Walking breach of the peace’ jailed after making neighbours’ lives a misery
A 38-year-old “walking breach of the peace” has been jailed for seven months after making her neighbours’ lives a “misery”.
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Labour reveals candidate for general election
The Labour candidate for Orkney and Shetland’s seat at the upcoming general election has been announced. Conor Savage has been put forward by Scottish Labour…
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Oil spill warning from Gulberwick to Sandwick
The SIC has warned drivers to take care after reports of an oil spill between Gulberwick and Sandwick. Around eight miles of the A970 main…
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‘Big shock’ as tiny premature seal found
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary said it got a “big shock” after a premature seal pup was spotted in Rerwick. The tiny seal, who was been named…
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Disappointment for Shetland in District Cup final
Shetland have lost their Scottish District Cup final to Edinburgh University 4’s. The reds gained revenge for defeat in the same fixture 12 months ago,…
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Massive power outage after reported pole fire
Thousands of people were left without power last night (Saturday) after reports of a pole on fire near Mossbank. All of the North Isles were…
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Emergency services attend Tingwall crash
Fire and police crews have attended the scene of a one-vehicle crash near Tingwall tonight (Saturday). Appliances from Lerwick and Sandwick were called to the…
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Financially troubled UHI Shetland sets out strategy to close Lerwick campus
The financial challenges at UHI Shetland are likely to see its Lerwick campus close as it focuses its operations in Scalloway.
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Ritchie rowing to raise funds for Ability Shetland
A man whose mobility was seriously impacted by an accident years ago is attempting to row the distance from Lerwick to Aberdeen for charity. Ritchie…
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UPDATED: Heather fire near Girlsta loch
Four fire appliances are continuing to battle a heather fire near Girlsta loch. Scottish Fire and Rescue said they were called to the scene at…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 3rd May) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Two cruise ships bring thousands of visitors on sunny May Day
Lerwick has been bustling with tourists after two cruise ships called on one of the busiest days of the bumper season so far.
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Witness appeal after vehicle in near miss with cyclist on A970
A cyclist was almost knocked over by an overtaking vehicle, police said.
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