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Toft pier opens following multi-million pound upgrade
The new £3.5m pier at Toft is now open, providing an important new facility for aquaculture and commercial fishing industries in the North Mainland. Vessels…
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Lerwick police respond to teacher conviction
Lerwick police has issued a statement following the conviction at Aberdeen Sheriff Court of Kieran Malcolmson on two charges while employed as a secondary school…
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Lerwick lifeboat in line for upgrade
Lerwick lifeboat station will be one of the first five across the UK that will see an overhaul of its Severn class lifeboats so they…
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Shop’s welcome return to Lerwick town centre
The all new Outdoor Trek store opened today, Saturday, 15th May, in its new location in Lerwick’s Commercial Street. The new shop takes over the…
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Former Shetland teacher found guilty of sex offences
A jury has found a former Shetland school teacher guilty of engaging in sexual activity with two pupils. Kieran Malcolmson, 35, was found guilty of…
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Sumburgh 900 called to early morning medivac
The coastguard helicopter based at Sumburgh was called out to a medical evacuation in the early hours. The 900 helicopter was called into action to…
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Have your cake and eat it at Whalsay fundraiser
A popular Whalsay darts player, former shop owner and baker will host a fundraiser today, raising money for motor neurone disease charity MND. Iris Anderson,…
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WATCH: Henderson fine-tunes his latest fiddle
Fiddler Maurice Henderson plays a tune on his very own fiddle – an instrument he has been making since Christmas. Here, Henderson plays a waltz…
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Unseen film footage of Shetland now online
Shetland Film Archive’s latest trip down memory lane is now available to watch on YouTube. The hour long, never-before-seen clips showing life on the isle…
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Coastguard called to late night evacuation
A crew member of a vessel was brought to Lerwick last night after suffering an injury. Lerwick coastguard was called out to the vessel, lying…
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Boat vandalised and sunk in East Voe
A 25-year-old man living on disability allowance has been left devastated after vandals sunk his beloved boat just weeks after he had restored her to…
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Routine home repairs suspended by SIC
Shetland Islands Council’s housing service has temporarily suspended routine house repairs as it prioritises emergency and urgent work. A backlog of home repairs has built…
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Sneak peek at Shetland Film Archive’s latest project
Never before seen footage of Shetland life in the 1950s and 60s will be premiered this week, after undergoing a specialised digitisation process. Shetland Film…
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Shetland police warn of “persuasive” traders
Police in Shetland have warned residents of unwanted visiting traders after a number have been observed going to door to door. The traders are trying…
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