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Conservation sessions planned
People are being given the opportunity to comment on proposals relating to three conservation areas – two in Lerwick and one in Scalloway. The Lerwick…
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Haar sauna wins another national award
The company behind wild saunas in St Ninians and Brae won a Scottish business award at a ceremony on Thursday evening. Scottish EDGE, an entrepreneurial…
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IN PICTURES: Bressay Up-Helly-A’
After a quick invasion of Lerwick, Friday evening brought the fires of Up-Helly-A’ to Bressay, as captured by the photographs of arts and entertainment reporter…
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Early drought warning after unusually dry winter
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued a drought risk warning for this summer after the Met office reported an unusually dry winter. Despite…
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Hjaltland back in the water, but running late after sea trials
The Hjaltland, one of NorthLink’s two passenger ferries to Lerwick, is back in action after an extended dry dock period. But final delays sailing out…
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Bressay’s turn for Up-Helly-A’
Bressay’s Up-Helly-A’ has started this morning, with the Guizer Jarl’s Squad following a packed itinerary. Leading the event is Chris Sim, who is portraying Beinir…
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Pioneer Workers at Food for the Way Project
Shetland Methodist DistrictTwo part-time Vacancies: 18.5 hours/week for each worker(or a dual application for a full-time post 37 hours/week)2 year post (with possible extension) Both Pioneers…
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NHS issues surgery cancellation warning
NHS Shetland has warned of potential cancellations to surgical procedures. The health board made the announcement today (Tuesday), almost three weeks after the Gilbert Bain…
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Council tax to rise by 10 per cent
Shetland Islands Council voted this morning (Tuesday) to increase council tax by 10 per cent in 2025-26. During the full SIC meeting, deputy leader Gary…
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The Gilbert Bain Hospital is continuing to operate at full capacity following news last week staff were working under “extreme pressure”. But NHS Shetland says…
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Days of Klondykers captured in new publication
A new publication features a range of photographs taken from the old days of the Klondyker East European fish factory ships. Documentary photographer Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert…
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First headline act for Rising North to be announced
Plans are gathering pace for the return of the Rising North Festival, which was held for the first time last year. Organisers say a first…
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Happy 100th birthday to Edith
Lord Lieutenant Lindsay Tulloch has presented Edith Beattie with a birthday card from the King and Queen to mark her 100th Birthday. Edith moved to…
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WATCH: Good cheer at Nesting for Up-Helly-A’
The Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ has already been a roaring success. The Guizer Jarl’s Squad has been keeping folk entertained, and the day has remained…
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