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NAFC students shine on awards night
NAFC Marine Centre UHI students shone last night, March 4th, during the 19th Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills. Callum Duggan was named…
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Fund to enhance Shetland education now open for applicants
Applicants can now apply for grants that will promote the knowledge of Shetland or provide educational experiments and research opportunities on the isles. The Zetland…
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Fuel poverty compels Shetland energy price freeze
Hundreds of energy customers in Lerwick are to see their fuel costs frozen for the next 12 months after a major supplier cancelled the annual,…
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Steve flies high over Brettabister
A spectacular image of an unusual cosmic event has been captured by an isles aurora hunter and photographer. Kev Bryant caught the image of S.T.E.V.E…
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WATCH: Living Lerwick release video promoting town centre’s ‘magic’
A new video from Living Lerwick and Shetland Heritage has been released, reminding residents of what a ‘magical place’ the town centre continues to be….
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Lerwick councillors ‘concerned’ over possible bowling green removal
Everything from brass band moisture guards to disabled parking were discussed at Monday evening’s (1st March) Lerwick Community Council meeting. But the largest portion of…
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Scottish ban on Mountain Hare hunting comes into force
A law banning the intentional killing and injuring of mountain hares without a licence came into effect today, March 1st. The bill was passed in…
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Update: Coast guard crew heads to rig off Sumburgh
A coast guard crew is attended an oil rig 120 miles north east of Sumburgh to retrieve an injured crew member on Monday March 1st….
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Man arrested after Lerwick disorder
A man has been arrested following reports of a disturbance in Lerwick town centre. The incident occurred on Thursday 25th February. A 32-year-old man was…
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Shetland software company narrowly misses out on national award
A Lerwick based software company has failed in its bid to add to its trophy cabinet after being shortlisted for a national award. Mesomorphic, headquartered…
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Is Quarff in line for improved connectivity?
Mobile phone users in Quarff could get a signal boost if plans for a new mast are approved. Mobile phone provider EE submitted the plans…
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Lerwick ‘monstrosity’ denied planning permission
Resubmitted plans to erect a huge telecommunications tower in the heart of Lerwick took another blow yesterday as Shetland Islands Council’s (SIC) Planning Committee voted…
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WATCH: Who Cares? Scotland release Lerwick video
A projectiles film, capturing the streets and spaces of Lerwick, has been released as part of the Festival of Care. The video, released by co…
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Lerwick buildings lit up for care festival
Buildings across Lerwick became the temporary canvas for poignant messages penned by care experienced youths as part of this year’s Festival of Care. Mareel and…
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