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This week in the Shetland Times
In this week’s edition of The Shetland Times we lead with the examination stress felt by the isles pupils. We also visit the niche market…
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Active Shetland strategy seeks data on physical activity
Shetland residents are being asked to share details of how physically active they are, as part of a study into exercise. The Active Shetland Strategy…
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Coastguard tends to Yell resident
Coastguard Rescue 900 attended to a medical emergency overnight, airlifting one patient to hospital. A resident from Yell was taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital…
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Man dies after coastguard rescue
Following an incident yesterday afternoon when the coastguard responded to a call for assistance from diving vessel Valhalla, a man has died it has been…
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Two divers were taken to hospital after a rescue operation off Bressay on Monday afternoon. The coastguard was called to assist following a call of…
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You can now digitally plan your food and drink tour of Shetland
Shetland Food and Drink has published a new digital guide to help explore and savour more of Shetland’s culinary delights.
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Pair of Shetland heroes receive BEM award
Two islanders who have offered help and assistance to residents above and beyond their calling have been recognised with a British Empire Medal awarded at…
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Eclipse is caught through the Shetland cloud
Shetland was expected to be one of the best locations in the UK to view this morning’s partial solar eclipse, but cloud made conditions less…
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Shetland the place to be for tomorrow’s solar show
Shetland is expected to be one of the best locations in the UK to view tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible shortly…
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Shetland police warn of funny money
Shetland Police have issued a warning to residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit bank notes. In a tweet they advise islanders to check…
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Scalloway dig gets under way
The slightly delayed archaeological dig, that could uncover the lost Viking capital of Shetland, got under way this morning as volunteers and experts gathered in…
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NorthLink launches Viking character naming competition
Serco NorthLink Ferries has debuted a colourful new cartoon family of vikings, and need your help to name them.
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Talks continue over Sullom Voe tug workers dispute
Talks are ongoing between Sullom Voe Terminal tug workers and Shetland Islands Council, trade union Unite has confirmed. Around 40 of the SIC employed towage…
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Shetland school meals awarded
Shetland Islands Council has been recognised for the quality of its school meals with a Bronze ‘Food for Life’ Award. The Food for Life Scotland…
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