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Emergency services responding to jet ski incident in Gremista
Emergency services are attending to an ongoing jet ski incident at the Gremista marina. The coastguard received an emergency call just after 4pm. The Scottish…
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Swan’s 125th birthday plans revealed
A weekend of celebrations have been planned next month for the 125th anniversary off the iconic sail training vessel, Swan‘s, first launch. Plans kick off…
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Fishing representatives brand fish-for-arms EU deal ‘absolutely ludicrous’
Fishing representatives have reacted with alarm to unconfirmed reports that the UK government is wagering access to British waters for an arms deal with the…
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Welding work thought to have caused feed barge fire
A fire on a feed barge is thought to have been caused by welding work being carried out on board.
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Leask announces District Cup final squad
The ladies’ hockey squad representing Shetland at Sunday’s District Cup final has been announced. Coach Derek Leask revealed the names of the 17-strong team who…
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Fire on feed barge at Lerwick’s Greenhead base
A fire broke out on board and unmanned feed barge at Lerwick’s Greenhead base.
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POLL: Should those who don’t cancel unused ferry bookings be charged?
Calls have been made this week to penalise people who fail to cancel inter-island ferry sailings they have not turned up for. An Unst resident…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 18th April) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Unst resident to leave island after becoming “sick to death” of ferry issues •…
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Building firm expands after help from Highlands and Islands Enterprise
GA Leask Builders have secured almost £500,000 of investment to expand its business through Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The Whiteness-based construction firm bought a warehouse…
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Bird observatory finally set to reopen six years after devastating fire
Birders are rejoicing after a world famous observatory announced it would be opening for guests – six years after being destroyed by fire.
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Mossy Hill substation recommended for approval from councillors
A 132kV substation in Mossy Hill is set to be given approval by councillors at a planning committee meeting next week. Planning officials will present…
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Trade adviser seeks review of Bigton bothy rejection
An international trade adviser is seeking a review after his plans to convert a former pumphouse into a bothy were refused.
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Council staff to be balloted on strike action over ‘pitiful’ pay offer
Council staff are to be issued with strike ballots over what has been branded a “pitiful” pay offer.
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From Foula to Fair Isle, more than 170 groups register for Da Voar Redd Up
More than 170 groups have already signed up to take part in this year’s Da Voar Redd Up – the UK’s most successful litter-picking event.
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