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UHI launches ‘cutting edge’ research centre
A fisheries scientist will launch a new research centre in Scalloway today, helping the venue set its sights on innovation and sustainability. Professor Ray Hilborn,…
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Many more back Dogs Against Drugs campaign
Many more people have backed The Shetland Times campaign to support our drugs dogs, with the petition now surpassing 1,300 signatures. When this newspaper was…
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Best wishes offered ahead of school exams
An MSP has wished school pupils the very best ahead of their exams, which got under way this week. Jamie Halcro Johnston offered encouragement as…
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Thousands raised at Shetland’s Got Talent
Ten acts were selected to perform at this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. And the night of entertainment was…
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Puffin in a puddle
Turns out even puffins like splashing in puddles. This image by Kiera Munro has been shared by Sumburgh Head Lighthouse.
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Underground salmon farm is proposed
An underground salmon farm could be developed in Shetland by a Norwegian company. Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) is behind plans to grow thousands of tonnes…
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Lauren triumphs at renewables ceremony
A renewables worker has won a major green energy award. Lauren Anderson was named as winner of the personal improvement award in the Scottish Renewables…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 19th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Cut backs at abattoir as financial pressure grows
Shetland’s abattoir will replace its full time manager with a part time role as financial pressures mount. Cuts were “reluctantly” made at the abattoir, Shetland…
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Yell charity receives £99,000 to buy Sellafirth buildings
North Yell Development Council (NYDC) have been given almost £100,000 by the Scottish Land Fund to buy two buildings for cultural and community events. The…
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Scalloway’s Checkout on the market
Scalloway’s Checkout convenience shop is up for sale. The convenience store on Main Street is available for offers of more than £435,000. The store occupies…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 5th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Times launches Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser
The Shetland Times today launches a fundraising crusade as part of our campaign to support Dogs Against Drugs. Last month we launched our campaign with…
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Council selects Stantec as preferred bidder for inter-island connectivity programme
Stantec UK has been selected as the preferred bidder for the SIC’s inter-island transport connectivity programme. With a contract still to be finalised, Stantec would…
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