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Freight sailing cancelled for repairs
Tonight’s northbound freight sailing from Aberdeen has been cancelled to allow for repairs. The Hildasay was due to sail for Kirkwall and Lerwick this afternoon….
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POLL: Should Shetland have more salmon farms?
A consultation closes next week on plans for what will be, if approved, the UK’s largest salmon farm: Fish Holm. Meanwhile Scottish Sea Farms confirmed…
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‘Purveyors of misery’ jailed for role in supply of heroin
A criminal pair have been locked up for their roles in supplying tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of heroin. Jessica Louise Richards, 34, and…
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Police investigate reports of naked man at Clickimin
Police officers are investigating reports of a man exposing himself in a public area of the Clickimin Leisure Centre. The alleged incident took place last…
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Helicopter scrambled for casualty
The coastguard helicopter has been scrambled this afternoon after an injury onboard a vessel. Rescue 900 was called summoned following the incident, which happened 60…
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Delting Up-Helly-A’ brings a spark of joy
The climax to Delting Up-Helly-A’s celebrations was, literally, a slow-burner. Increasing winds in the evening meant the galley Maren seemed to remain largely untouched by…
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Freight sailings face delays
NorthLink has warned conditions are likely to impact on its freight services. The Hildasay is due to leave Aberdeen for Lerwick at 6pm tonight (Sat)….
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Celebrations in full swing for Delting Up-Helly-A’
The last in this year’s programme of fire festivals is taking place today, with Delting Up-Helly-A’ proving to be a highlight of the day. Guizer…
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SIC launches mobile phones in schools consultation
The council is seeking views on the use of mobile phones in schools. Parents, guardians teachers and pupils have been asked to complete a survey…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 14th March) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Lifesaving letters highlighted by Viking Genes volunteers • EXCLUSIVE: New figures reveal sick days…
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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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