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Covid and compassion in Lerwick court
It was a fine for one defendant and compassion for another as Lerwick Sheriff Court saw two cases to conclusion today. Robert Fraser, 55, of …
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Audit committee recommendations still outstanding
Almost three dozen recommendations following an internal audit of Shetland Island Council’s services have yet to be implemented it was revealed today, in part due…
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Burwick beach clean-up announced
Burwick beach is set to be cleaned today by the Shetland Students Green Team after being left untouched for the past two years. The beach,…
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Puppies aboard Shetland ferry
Two nine-week-old Springer Spaniel puppies were special guests aboard Northlink’s MV Hjaltland yesterday as they arrived to join the Dogs Against Drugs Shetland team. They…
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Shetland cancer charity calls for volunteers
Clan Cancer Support is looking for support volunteers to assist new and existing clients at its Shetland centre in Lerwick. Specifically the charity is looking…
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Sail training days prove to be a hit
Over two dozen young, sailing trainees have completed the first six days of sail training taster days aboard tall ship Swan. Organised by Sail Training…
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Coastguard team called to Knab rescue
What began as a missing person call escalated into a technical rescue last night as a person got into trouble on the cliffs of the…
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In today’s (Friday, 30th July) edition of The Shetland Times:
EXCLUSIVE: Assaults on police rise: Seventeen assaults were recorded against on-duty police officers last year – more than five times the number from the previous…
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Day bookings suspended as Covid hits Fetlar ferry
A positive Covid test by a member of staff operating the Bluemull ferry service has resulted in services being limited for the rest of the…
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NHS Shetland live event
NHS Shetland’s chief executive, Michael Dickson, will be answering your questions during another Facebook live event this week. Mr Dickson will be chatting to Facebook…
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Dozen Covid cases recorded in Shetland
Figures released today for positive, confirmed Covid infections in the isles over the past weekend, show the number has risen by 12. On Saturday, 24th…
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Court appearance for car crash suspect
A 31-year-old man appeared in Lerwick Sheriff Court today for a custody hearing following a charge of four counts of road traffic violations. Scott Anderson…
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Cruise ship has ‘meticulous’ Covid procedures
Another week has brought another cruise ship to Lerwick harbour, following last week’s visit of the Island Sky. Today (Monday) saw the Marella Explorer 2 arrive…
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Two men fined for late night Lerwick assault
Two men who repeatedly punched and kicked a man, leaving him unconscious, have been found guilty at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Callen Tyler Laurenson, 23, of…
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