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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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Carmichael votes for WASPI compensation
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has voted to reverse the government’s decision not to compensate WASPI women. Last year the parliamentary and health service ombudsman…
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WATCH: Flames reach high for Up-Helly-A’
Up-Helly-A’ has reached its fiery culmination. Conditions remained clear enough for the light-up, as Guizer Jarl Calum Grains, known for the day as Eysten Magnusson,…
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WATCH: People urged to check meters ahead of switch-off
Householders are being urged to check their electricity meters to see if they need to be replaced. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) helps homes and…
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Council warns of road tax fraud
Drivers have been warned about scammers urging them to renew their tax on their vehicle. Shetland Islands Council has become aware of fraudulent emails being…
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Andrew Hall elected councillor for Shetland North
Andrew Hall, a 58-year-old financier and crofter from Leeds, said he was “humbled” this morning after winning the race for a Shetland North council seat….
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John Smith brings evening of songs and storytelling to Mareel
You might not have heard of John Smith, but that’s okay. “I’ve never heard of you either,” the singer-songwriter told a near full house at…
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Assessment work to begin at Gilbert Bain Hospital
Temporary adjustments in the Gilbert Bain Hospital will be made next week allowing investigative work to begin for repairs. This comes a month after it…
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Preferred main contractor for new Brae campus announced
The preferred main contractor for the new Brae Campus has been announced this morning (Thursday). Robertson Construction Group will construct the 388-place campus on behalf…
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Paedophile pleads guilty to possessing child sexual images
A convicted paedophile has pleaded guilty to downloading indecent pictures of children at a house in Lerwick over a period of 10 months. Henry Hunter,…
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UPDATE: Whalsay reduced to single vessel after Hendra breaks down
Whalsay’s ferry service was reduced to a single vessel due to the breakdown of the Hendra. The voicebank confirmed this morning (Saturday) the vessel had…
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