Freight sailings changed due to weather
Disruption to ferry services are expected for the rest of the week as NorthLink announce changes to freight vessel departures for tonight (Wednesday). Both Helliar…
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Watch: Junior Up-Helly-A’ in pics and video
Huge crowds turned out to watch the Junior Up-Helly-A’ procession in which girls were allowed to take part in this year.
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Galley procession and burning in pics
Guizers were in good spirits during the Up-Helly-A’ procession, and the burning of the galley brought huge cheers – particularly when the mast and dragon’s
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WATCH: Junior Jarl’s Squad greeted at NorthLink for lunch
The junior jarl and his squad visited NorthLink this afternoon for lunch before carrying on with the rest of their day. Captain Andy O’Brian welcomed…
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Bells Brae pupils grill Guizer Jarl
P7 pupils at Bell’s Brae Primary School got the chance to interview Guizer Jarl Neil Moncreiff prior to the big day. They asked him: Have…
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UPDATED: Tuesday evening sailings cancelled
Tuesday night’s NorthLink sailings to and from Shetland have been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Adverse weather is expected to cause disruption for NorthLink’s…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 27th January) edition of The Shetland Times: Trout can no longer live in a burn polluted by metals from a Viking construction…
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Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked at Lerwick Town Hall
Lerwick Town Hall will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, 27th January at 1pm. Shetland Inter-faith, with support of Shetland Islands Council, are welcoming the…
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Fire crews called to Lerwick house fire
One person was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation following a fire reported at a house off of Ladies Drive, Lerwick. Fire crews were…
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Sandness woollen mill investment
A project to increase capacity and productivity by using innovate technology at Shetland’s largest commercial woollen mill is now up and running. Family-owned business Jamieson’s…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Flood risk plan published by SIC
Shetland Islands Council has published “vital” plans to manage the risk of flooding across the isles. The plan, out for public consultation, provides detail on…
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Medical evacuation of offshore worker
The Shetland Coastguard helicopter carried out a medical evacuation today (Sunday) from an offshore installation under 100 miles west of Shetland. The coastguard was contacted…
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Drug dogs put on a demonstration for sheriff
Sheriff Ian Cruickshank took a pause from his daily duties and reflected on the “impressive” work that charity Dogs Against Drugs does in the community….
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