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The council has advised some schools will remain closed today, while there is also disruption to school bus services. Aith Junior High School and Happyhansel…
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West Side schools remain closed due to weather
Due to wintry weather, some West Side schools will remain closed today, and school transport to other Shetland schools is affected. Overnight snowfall has meant…
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Two graduation ceremonies to take place
UHI Shetland will host two graduation ceremonies for the first time this year. Organisers say unprecedented numbers of graduates are due to be presented with…
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WATCH: Swan returns with new mast
The Swan has made a welcome return to Scalloway after a brand new mast was fitted in Ullapool.
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MPs vote on ‘bizarre anachronism’
Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…
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Lifeboat personnel awarded coronation medals
Coronation medals have been awarded to those with five years’ service with the Lerwick lifeboat. It follows a special event attended yesterday by Lord Lieutenant
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New partnership helps those affected by cancer
A new partnership aims to improve support offered to those affected by cancer. The Improving the Cancer Journey (IJC) service follows joint working between NHS…
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Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities
Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
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Craft fair a huge draw
This year’s Clickimin Craft Fair has drawn hundreds through the doors. Organisers say 800 visitors came to enjoy the flagship arts and craft event yesterday…
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Sign language at this year’s panto
This year’s pantomime has already achieved a first, with a British Sign Language-interpreted performance scheduled to take place. The special performance of Babes in the…
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Passenger airlifted from NorthLink ferry
A rescue helicopter has been scrambled to a NorthLink ferry following an incident onboard. A passenger has been airlifted from the Hjaltland after suffering from…
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Stroke group marks first 20 years
A long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…
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NorthLink warns of travel disruption
Tomorrow’s southbound NorthLink sailing will leave Lerwick two hours earlier than scheduled. The ferry operator has advised customers of the move ahead of possible weather-related…
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SIC issues latest on ferries
The inter-island ferry Bigga will is being brought back into service on Bluemull Sound following yesterday’s incident involving a cement mixer. Shetland Islands Council says…
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