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Two-vehicle crash at Sandwick
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Sandwick involving two vehicles. The incident happened shortly before 4pm on Tuesday. Scottish Fire and Rescue…
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Cunningsburgh Show a breeze
Cunningsburgh Show was a breeze despite the wind threatening to cause havoc in the build up. The annual agricultural show went ahead yesterday (Wednesday) despite…
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Historic Yell building could be saved from demolition
Councillors will be asked to refuse the complete demolition of a historic merchants house in Yell at a planning meeting next week. An application from…
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Right royal performance from Queen II
Queen II performed before a packed main stage at Holmsgarth last night. The tribute act to the long-running group fronted by the late Freddie Mercury…
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Dog rescued from water
A dog was rescued from the water at Holmsgarth in Lerwick last night. Police say the spaniel was rescued, and was being kept at the…
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WATCH: Fireworks bring colour and light to tall ships
Shetland’s role in the Tall Ships Races proved spectacular last night, with a fantastic firework display. It came as funfair rides brought family entertainment, and…
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Sisters reunited at tall ships
Two sisters from Norway have been reunited in Lerwick, having both taken part in the Tall Ships Races. Elisa Silfverberg Utgaard (left), from southern Norway,…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (Friday, 28th July) edition of The Shetland Times: • Salmon producer reveals plans for 4,000-tonne fish farm • Councillors back 3G pitch plan…
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WATCH: Galley burns in summer evening
The celebrations of the Tall Ship Races got under way in Scalloway as crowds gathered to mark the event. A special torchlit procession of the…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Ship’s crew sing Up-Helly-A’ song
The crew of the tall ship Eendracht have been getting into the spirit following their arrival in Lerwick. They lined up before photographer Austin Taylor…
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Crew keeps in tune at harbour
A rehearsal from the Indonesian ship Bima Suci proved to be a big draw on Monday night. One band member carried out an intriguing dance…
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Tall ships arrive in North Isles
Crews of several Tall Ships Races participants arrived in the North Isles ahead of the last leg of the continent-wide competition. Jan Erik, crew member…
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Aquaculture leader welcomes new Scottish government vision
A salmon farming leader has hailed the Scottish government for committing to working with the industry with an aim to meet net zero targets by…
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A gnome from home at Whalsay Health Centre
Two gnomes have unexpectedly set up a home for themselves in the car park of the Whalsay Health Centre. Today (Wednesday), staff at the health…
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