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In today’s (Friday 17th February) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Three arrests after break-in attempts and officers assaulted
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of an attempted break-in and assaulting police officers.
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Wheels in motion for next Althing
The next Althing debate will see use of the private car come under the spotlight. The motion for next Saturday’s debate is “Shetland’s dependency on…
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Uyeasound joins in the Up-Helly-A’ festivities
It has been a family affair in Unst as the Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’ got under way. Jarl Leslie Stickle braved the blustery conditions to lead the…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 10th February) edition of The Shetland Times
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UHI Shetland to benefit from UK Seafood Fund
A £186,000 funding boost is being made to UHI Shetland. The cash injection is coming from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…
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Updated – Rescue helicopter flown to Brae
The coastguard rescue helicopter has landed in Brae this morning (Monday) to transfer a person to the Gilbert Bain Hospital. Coastguard staff said the helicopter…
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Jarl Squad pose for galley photo
Guizer Jarl Neil Moncrieff and his squad pose for the traditional shot with the galley at the Bressay ferry terminal this morning (Tuesday). Photographer Brian…
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Coastguard workers to walk out on Wednesday
Shetland Coastguard workers will walk out tomorrow (Wednesday) in a row over pay and conditions. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) will…
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Crowds delight in return of Up-Helly-A’
Up-Helly-A’ finally returned after a long three year-wait this morning (Tuesday), with Guizer Jarl Neil Moncrieff belatedly getting the chance to lead the festivals. Crowds…
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Most schools to be closed next Monday
Most schools – including all secondary schools – will be closed on Monday due to a teachers’ strike. Members of unions Educational Institute of Scotland…
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Football side discover island games opponents
Shetland’s men’s football team have discovered their three group stage opponents for July’s Natwest Island Games in Guernsey. The blues will face Isle of Man,…
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Woman assaulted former friend after claiming she stole her boyfriend
A 25-year-old woman barged into her former friend’s house and assaulted her after claiming she stole her boyfriend.
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Man charged with three assaults
A 21-year-old Lerwick man has appeared in court charged with three assaults. Cory Williamson entered no plea and was remanded in custody following today’s (Monday)…
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