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Clubs decide to stick to the status quo and reject three-league structure
There will be no change to the senior football league structure this season, after clubs opted against a new three-division system. Shetland Football Association (SFA)…
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‘Complete pack of lies’ – council has swing vote in Yell gate row
The SIC has given retrospective listed building consent for a gate at the old Mid Yell church – despite one objector saying it had been…
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Possibility of reduced parking in Lerwick Lanes masterplan criticised
Councillors, Lerwick community councillors and business owners were among those to criticise proposed plans for the future of the Lerwick Lanes. All three options currently…
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Viking and SIC agree £40m financial bond
A £40 million bond has been agreed between the SIC and Viking Energy for the decommissioning of the 103-turbine windfarm.
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Former police chief to take over as Lord Lieutenant
Lindsay Tulloch is to take over as Shetland’s Lord Lieutenant from the start of April.
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Fire took hold next to Viking turbine
These were the remains of a generator which caught fire next to a turbine at the Viking Energy windfarm. It comes after Viking confirmed a…
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Motorist charged with drink driving
Police have spoken of their disappointment after a motorist was charged with drink driving. Officers from the Highland and Islands road policing unit were in…
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Rapist sentenced to six years in prison
A rapist who only admitted his guilt after making his victims testify at trial has been jailed for six years. Jack Johnson, 32, carried out…
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In pictures: Fiery festivities at Up Helly-A’ 2024
The flames have died down after another Up-Helly-A’ and the wind and rain has returned to wash all but the memories away.
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Guizers keep crowds entertained
Up-Helly-A’ squads have been entertaining the crowds. The hundreds of guizers have been going round the halls and carrying out their acts.
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WATCH: Crowds delight at morning visits from Lerwick Jarl’s Squad
Guizer Jarl Richard Moar and his 2024 Lerwick Jarl’s Squad made a big impression as they made their way through the streets of the town
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WATCH: Convener’s bawdy jokes have guizers in stitches at town hall reception
The council convener welcomed guizers and dignitaries to the town hall with a hilarious speech filled with bawdy jokes.
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Man charged with two counts of rape
A 28-year-old man has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape.
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Council receives 3,800 tonnes of rock salt for gritting winter roads
The council has topped up its rock salt stocks with a 3,800 tonne delivery.
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