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Blue green algae at Clickimin Loch
Shetland Islands Council’s environmental health service has received notification from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) that Blue Green Algae is present in the Clickimin…
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Polls open across the isles
The polls opened as people begins to vote for their representative in Westminster. After weeks of campaigning, six candidates are today (Thursday) waiting patiently until…
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Brae police station to close
The Brae police station will close after just 10 people responded to a consultation. Continuing costs to run the building, while so few officers use…
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Isles’ Cold War items to be exhibited at National Museum
Items collected from Shetland during the Cold War will go on display in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland this month. A…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 28th June) edition of The Shetland Times: Click here to get The Shetland Times delivered to your device every Friday morning.
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House fire in Lerwick
Emergency services have attended a fire in Lerwick this afternoon, with two people needing medical attention. Scottish Fire and Rescue said three appliances and two…
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Midsummer Carnival brings colour and cheer to Lerwick
The annual Midsummer Carnival has made its way through Lerwick tonight (Saturday), with a bright selection of floats and displays. In stark contrast to last…
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Lifeboat is launched to help another lifeboat
Lerwick Lifeboat crew launched this morning to go to the aid of a decommissioned offshore lifeboat with engine problems south of Shetland. The eight-metre vessel…
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Concerns raised over Northern Isles e-bike tours
An MSP has called on the Scottish government to get to grips problems surrounding cycling groups off cruise ships. Jame Halcro Johnston raised questions over…
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Yacht crews sign up for annual contest
Yachts competing in the next international race to visit Lerwick will cross the North Sea twice to determine the winner of the annual event. The…
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Fresh faces to generate more heat and light
Shetland’s district heating company is refreshing its management line-up with two new directorsspecialising in clean energy and smart heating and lighting technology. Justin Rhodes and…
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Junior Up-Helly-A’ picks up award
The Junior Up-Helly-A’ has won a major award at the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. The festival has picked up the Generations Working Together Encouraging Reciprical…
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Filla to return to service on Tuesday
The inter-island ferry Filla is expected to be back in service next week following crucial engine repairs. Shetland Islands Council has confirmed the vessel will…
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Offshore workers refuse to fly in helicopters
Offshore workers have voiced strong opposition to the proposed re-introduction of Super Puma helicopters. Three quarters of Unite the union members who took part in…
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