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Whalsay students to attend national YPI finals
Whalsay school kids will be heading to Perth next week to attend the national finals of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). The trip by…
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D-Day remembered as beacon is lit
A beacon was lit in Unst last night as a special D-Day commemoration. A large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony at Hagdale in Baltasound….
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Aith Lifeboat Gala raises £7,000
Over £7,000 has been raised at the Aith Lifeboat Gala. Fundraisers are celebrating the success of the event after the staggering amount was raised. And…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 7th June) edition of The Shetland Times:
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D-Day marked at war memorial
Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Shetland Islands Council convener Andrea Manson and Lord Lieutenant Lindsay…
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OPINION: The desk-bound green groups that dictate fishing policy
By Daniel Lawson Here at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, we look out over Mair’s Pier and the daily bustle of harbour life as Shetland’s fleet…
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High school to host international visitors this month
Dozens of pupils from across the world will be welcomed to Lerwick as part of a Global Classroom initiative for the first time in almost…
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Business makes plea to support dairy producers
Calls are have been made for islanders to support local milk producers, with fresh food shortages ongoing in shops. Agricultural business Irvine Tractors made the…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 31st May) bumper edition of The Shetland Times. • Council slammed over ‘death of our high street’. • Final frontier draws near…
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Ability Shetland receives funding boost
Ability Shetland has been awarded a major grant to continue providing opportunities for vulnerable groups in the isles. The charity will receive £150,000 from the…
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Man banned from driving for a year
A Hampshire man has been banned from driving for a year after he admitted driving a car while four-times over the legal limit. Jeremy Cairns-Todd,…
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POLL: Are cruise ships good or bad?
The cruise ship season is well under way, with the massive 332-metre Virtuosa making an appearance this week. But are cruise ships good or bad…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 24th May) edition of The Shetland Times:
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EnQuest makes charitable contributions through health and safety scheme
Three charities have benefited from almost £15,000 in donations from an energy giant. EnQuest made the bumper grants to Clan Cancer Support, Shetland Heart Screening…
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