Smudge is reunited with his owner
He may have unwittingly been hired as a temporary police dog, but now Smudge has been reunited with his owner. After a successful first shift…
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Parade of Sail and inter-county called off
Today’s Parade of Sail has been cancelled due to weather-related travel disruption. Some ships will leave today but others are delayed, possibly until tomorrow, waiting…
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Dog rescued from water
A dog was rescued from the water at Holmsgarth in Lerwick last night. Police say the spaniel was rescued, and was being kept at the…
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WATCH: Fireworks bring colour and light to tall ships
Shetland’s role in the Tall Ships Races proved spectacular last night, with a fantastic firework display. It came as funfair rides brought family entertainment, and…
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Sisters reunited at tall ships
Two sisters from Norway have been reunited in Lerwick, having both taken part in the Tall Ships Races. Elisa Silfverberg Utgaard (left), from southern Norway,…
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Road closed from today
The A970 North Lochside Road in Lerwick will be closed from 9am today [Wednesday] to 5pm on Friday 21st July. The move is to allow Scottish Water…
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MSP blast’s independence ‘political obsession’
An MSP has slammed the SNP’s priorities as “utterly ridiculous” following a debate in parliament on independence. Jamie Halcro Johnston has included the need for…
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Latest image of Viking turbines
This is the latest aerial image of the Viking Energy windfarm showing the scale of the major development. The image was taken by photographer John…
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Lecturer named an ‘unsung hero’
A lecturer has been described as an “inspiration” to students after being named as an “unsung hero” at an award ceremony in Inverness. Lesley McEvoy…
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Gutcher ferry terminal works to be carried out
Major works to replace the linkspan at the Gutcher ferry terminal in Yell will bring disruption this weekend, the council has warned. The SIC says…
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Blue-green algae identified in West Side loch
Shetland Islands Council’s environmental health team has received notification that the Loch of North House near Twatt, Bixter contains blue-green algae. Signs will be erected…
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Positive response from potential Brough Lodge buyers
The Brough Lodge Trust has had “an encouraging response” to its plans to create a high-quality retreat, with one “detailed proposal” being put forward. The…
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Quarff ceremony to see unveiling of war memorial
A ceremony will this month be held to mark the dedication of the Quarff War Memorial. The unveiling will be made on 20th May by…
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Minister ‘heckled’ over HPMA proposals
A Scottish government minister has come under renewed pressure over Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) after reportedly being heckled at a major trade conference. Mairi…
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