Pupils get grounding in film production
School pupils hoping to become the next Steven Spielberg are getting vital information which could help lead them on the right path. Youngsters in Brae…
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Sex attacker jailed for eight years
A sex attacker who subjected two women to rape ordeals was jailed for eight years today (Tuesday), as he continued to claim his innocence. Mark…
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Government faces pressure over helicopter response times
Pressure is being brought to the UK government over controversial proposals to change coastguard helicopter response times. Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has demanded the transport…
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Ram sells for record £20,000
A major record has been reached at the marts after a ram sold for £20,000. A shearling ram owned by Morley Thomson achieved the astonishing…
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School staff walk out in first day of strike
The first of three days of industrial unrest has led to school closures across the isles. Workers are also poised to walk out tomorrow and…
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Meeting to discuss future of Pilot Us
A meeting will be held next week to discuss the future of historic fishing boat Pilot Us. It comes as the Shetland Museum holds a…
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Shellfish sector highlighted in sustainability report
Shetland’s shellfish sector has been praised in a far-reaching report into sustainability. The State of the Water Report for UK and Ireland is the first…
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Influx of licence applications ahead of new requirements
The council has had an influx of applications from short-term let accommodation providers as it prepares for new legislation. The SIC says it may take…
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Former Times reporter dies
Former Shetland Times reporter Stuart Prestidge has died. Mr Prestidge began working at The Shetland Times in February 2021. He left in May 2022, before…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (Friday, 15th September) edition of The Shetland Times: • Bold new future for town centre’s historic heart. • Sexual assault referrals more than…
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Countdown to wool week
The countdown to Shetland Wool Week has begun, with the nine day event due to kick off from 23rd September. As well as celebrating Shetland’s…
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NHS announces flu and Covid winter
The autumn and winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid is now under way, with the main programme running until mid-December. NHS Shetland says the…
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Hares hop it to Aberdeen
The much-loved hares from The Big Hop Trail are migrating from their outdoor locations across the north of Scotland. The move is being made in…
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Celtic lift Bloomfield Cup
Celtic’s reserve team put in an impressive performance to beat league champions Whitedale by four goals to nil. Two goals from Connor Regan was enough…
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