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SIC warns of more Yell and Unst ferry disruption
More disruption to the Yell and Unst ferry timetables has been announced by the SIC. The Bluemull Sound route will run to a single-vessel service…
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Ram sells for record £20,000
A major record has been reached at the marts after a ram sold for £20,000. A shearling ram owned by Morley Thomson achieved the astonishing…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (Friday, 6th October) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Loganair sale put on hold
The sale of Loganair has been put on hold, the airline confirmed this morning (Thursday). Owners Stephen and Peter Bond have decided to halt the…
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Fresh fears HPMAs could re-emerge
A Highlands and Islands MSP has raised his concerns the Scottish government might resurrect controversial highly protected marine area (HPMAs) proposals. HPMAs were shelved by…
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Single vessel service on Yell Sound
Due to crewing issues, ferry services on Yell Sound today and tomorrow will be a single vessel service only, running to the shift timetable. Shetland…
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‘Iconic’ Pilot Us staying put, amenity trust says
Shetland Amenity Trust sunk rumours it was looking to offload the historic Pilot Us during a meeting tonight (Monday). Trust cultural heritage manager Jacqui Birnie…
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Police conduct ‘blue light’ journey training
Sirens were heard throughout Lerwick this afternoon as police took part in “essential” training. According to a post on X, Shetland police said there would…
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Licensing board agree 12-week gambling consultation
A 12-week consultation period on the council’s gambling policy was agreed at a meeting today (Monday). Councillors met briefly at Lerwick Town Hall to agree…
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More strike action at schools a possibility – Unison
There is potential for more strikes at schools in the coming weeks, trade union Unison said today (Friday). The majority of isles schools were closed…
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Man appears in private charged with rape
A 69-year-old North Yorkshire man has appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with rape. Anthony McElhone was also charged with indecent behaviour towards…
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SNP picks candidate to challenge for Northern Isles seat
Orcadian Robert Leslie will stand for election for the Northern Isles at the next general election for the SNP. Mr Leslie previously ran for election…
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Largest cruise ship of the year arrives
The largest ship of the cruise season – by tonnage – arrived at Lerwick Harbour this weekend in what has been the port’s busiest summer…
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Coinneach MacLeod to headline Food and Drink Festival
The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, will headline the Shetland Food and Drink Festival at Clickimin next month. The author and TikTok star will host baking…
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