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WATCH: Scalloway lights up for evening procession
Scalloway’s evening procession has taken place on what was a clear, fine night. Guizer Jarl John William Laurenson took pride of place in his galley…
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Footpath gritting services reduced in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend
The council has warned there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend due to staff illness. SIC road service…
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Weather causes school closures and transport difficulties
With the cold weather set to continue today and poor road conditions in some areas of Shetland, a number of schools are closed to pupils…
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Debate to be held on coastguard helicopter
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has secured a debate on the future of coastguard helicopter services following plans to quadruple response times. Mr Carmichael previously…
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UPDATE: Walls bus slides off road near Tumblin
The Walls bus slid off the road this morning (Wednesday) amid snowy conditions. The Number nine bus had been spotted off the road near Tumblin…
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Big smiles after big skate catch
It’s an impressive catch by anyone’s standards, and for fishing enthusiast Kieran Llewellyn there was plenty of reason to smile behind such an impressive haul….
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NorthLink warns of possible disruption
NorthLink has warned harsh conditions may impact on its services over the coming days. Tomorrow’s northbound sailing to Shetland is under review, in anticipation of…
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Todd takes podium finish in Glasgow
An isles athlete has taken a podium finish – and set a new Shetland record – at the Scottish Athletics Indoor championships. Layla Todd took…
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New trade rules bring export headache for small firms
New trade rules are having a detrimental impact on small businesses seeking to export into the EU. The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) creates…
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NorthLink services delayed due to weather
Ferry services to and from the isles are facing delays because of a poor forecast. NorthLink’s northbound sailing could be up to two hours late…
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MP says EU-wide youth mobility a ‘no brainer’
A cross-party call is being made for a youth mobility scheme which could give young people the freedom to live and work across Europe. Over…
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Seals harassed at beach
Police are appealing for information after a man was reported to have intentionally harassed seals.
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Bam Nuttall pleads guilty after Viking Windfarm death
A construction company has admitted breaching safety regulations after a worker died on the Viking Energy windfarm site.
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