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Commercial Street stalwart dies
Tributes have been pouring in for Alister Smith, the long-time business owner of R.W. Bayes who has died. Living Lerwick announced his passing on its…
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Belgium couple seek Bergen berth
Two intrepid cyclists from Belgium who arrived in Lerwick today (Wednesday) are looking for a ride to Bergen so they can continue their once-in-a-lifetime, 5,000…
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Watch: Transformer makes its move
It may not have been the fastest vehicle on the road but it was certainly the largest as the 168-tonne transformer began its three hour…
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Artists sought for Covid community memorial project
Artists and creative practitioners of all disciplines are being asked to take part in Scotland’s Covid Community Memorial programme – Remembering Together. Shetland Arts, working…
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In today’s edition of The Shetland Times
In today’s (29th April) edition of The Shetland Times: • The world’s largest construction vessel, Pioneering Spirit, arrived at Dales Voe last Friday with the…
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Morning crash at Black Gaet
Three vehicles were involved in an accident this morning (Thursday) at the infamous Black Gaet junction. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 9.20am on Thursday,…
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Fire service called to Brae fire
Two pumps from Brae Fire Station were called out last night (Tuesday) to a small fire in an open area. The call came in around…
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Crewman airlifted from fishing vessel
A crewman on a fishing vessel was medically transferred to the Gilbert Bain this morning. The coastguard received a call from the vessel north west…
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World’s largest ship arrives at Dales Voe
The world’s largest construction vessel, Pioneering Spirit, was the unmissable arrival in Lerwick very early this morning (Friday) as she brought with her the Ninian…
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Inter-island ferry disrupted by Covid
Yell inter-island ferry service has been reduced to one vessel due to Covid isolation requirements. The route will today (Thursday) be operating to a shift…
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Historic Swan takes a tow
The 120-year-old former herring drifter, the Swan, caused quite a stir last night (Monday) after she was helped back to harbour by the Lerwick lifeboat…
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Historic vessel resumes her restoration
Long-anticipated work to restore the hull of the historic Maggie Helen has started, Shetland Museum and Archives has said. A shipbuilding crew from Brittany and…
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Two homes to feature in BBC series
Two very different but equally homely houses will be under the spotlight tonight (Monday) in the new series of BBC show Scotland’s Home of the…
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College to remain open as strike action begins
College staff will begin industrial action this week which will stretch into May, it has been announced. The trade union EIS-Fela is taking its members…
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