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Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser exceeds £6,000
This newspaper’s Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser has raised more than £6,000 – with 10 days left to make a donation. Most donations were handed in…
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Carmichael urges government to recognise Palestine
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael called on the incoming Labour government to support efforts to achieve lasting peace in Israel and Palestine – including…
READ FULL STORYEnergy secretary considers isles visit
The secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
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Catalina makes flyover before goodbye
A flight crew said goodbye to the isles after making a flyover Lerwick and Sullom Voe. Earlier today (Thursday), a crew of five people on…
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Parents reminded about school clothing grants
Parents have been reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing. National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is urging households to…
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Shetland’s Strongest crowns first memorial cup winner
Ethan Bradley was presented the Jonni Manson Memorial Cup at Shetland’s Strongest 2024. With the event held yesterday (Saturday), the new trophy was presented to…
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Isles has lowest food hygiene pass rate
Eateries in the isles have the worst food hygiene rating in the country according to a new report. Across all 32 local authority areas, High…
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Active travel role begins in isles
A new role identifying the isle’s challenges in active travel was created by Scotland’s walking charity Path’s For All. In partnership with ZetTrans, a development…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 12th July) edition of The Shetland Times: Click here to get The Shetland Times delivered to your device every Friday morning.
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Carmichael to hold first surgery since election
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael will hold his first surgery since being re-elected this Friday. Mr Carmichael is due to hold the constituent advice meeting at…
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Firm seeks applications for Stem scholarship programme
A major engineering firm has announced it is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship programme. The Ocean Kinetics scheme is open to students who…
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Telephone switchover events to be held
Advice on the upcoming telecom switchover will be offered at two events in Lerwick this week. BT is hosting over 40 roadshows across the country…
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Thousands raised for mental health charity
A fundraiser in the memory of the late Iain Goodlad has raised thousands of pounds for a mental health charity, after its latest event held…
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Young farmers know what it takes to breed the best
The very best Shetland livestock to be bred by young farmers has been taking centre stage at the marts today. A special sheep show has…
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