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Posts by Stuart Prestidge:
Sixern utilises century old technology
Replica sixareen Vaila Mae took to the sea this past weekend with weather conditions permitting the use of a centuries old sail technology to improve…
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Road traffic officers make several arrests
A number of drivers have been charged with alleged driving offences following a road safety enforcement weekend in Shetland.
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Donation to be used for specialist bicycle
Eric Gray Services has been given a £4000 donation to buy a specialist bike for adults with autism and learning disabilities. Maintenance contractor Concrete Repairs…
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Driver charged with drink driving given bail
A 30-year-old man accused of driving his van into an unmanned parked car while under the influence of alcohol has been given bail at Lerwick
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Community Award honours residents for their outstanding contributions
Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has announced the winners of its second Shetland Community Spirit Award with recipients ‘emotional’ about having their efforts recognised. For the…
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ZetTrans survey opens
Shetland’s Regional Transport Partnership, ZetTrans, is looking for ideas that will shape the transport strategy for the isles for the next two decades. Views are…
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Teaching boost for the arts
Freelance artists and musicians who have lost work due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit will tutor primary school children across Scotland’s island communities, including…
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No further action following Dales Voe fire
The decommissioning plant at Dales Voe will not be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following a fire on Saturday. Smoke was seen…
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Thousands awarded to good causes
Dogs Against Drugs is one of several organisations to benefit from the award of grants by Shetland Community Benefit Fund. Over the six months since…
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Poet featured in online exhibition
A Shetland poet has had work included in a national virtual exhibition after being chosen from hundreds of entries. Nat Hall responded to calls earlier this…
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More Covid cases recorded
Shetland has recorded three new cases of Covid-19 today, the latest Scottish government figures show. Across Scotland 3,833 new cases were confirmed today, Sunday, 19th…
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Exploring Lerwick’s Knab
There are many well trodden walking routes with great views in Shetland, the Knab being just one. The Knab in Lerwick is a very popular…
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Shetland’s rolling seven day Covid numbers
Shetland has recorded 34 cases of Covid-19 for the week of 9th to 15th September. There were an additional two positive cases reported today, Saturday,…
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Literature festival now on
Shetland Arts festival of literature, Wordplay, kicked off its 20th birthday celebrations on Wednesday with a five-day celebration of the written word. Curated by author…
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