Isle of Vaila: Offer made after six months on market
The Isle of Vaila is under offer according to estate agents Savills. On Shetland’s west side, the island with a six-and-a-half mile coastline and a…
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Five tonnes of food donated to foodbank
Shetland Foodbank has received 20 per cent more from a collection at Tesco than it did in the last pre-Covid event – more than 5,000…
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Crewman airlifted overnight
A crewman aboard a ship was airlifted to Tingwall Airport overnight. The call was made before 1am and the rescue helicopter travelled 130 miles north-east…
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Abandoned guinea pigs found in Lerwick
An appeal from the Scottish SPCA has been launched to find the owners of three guinea pigs that were abandoned in Lerwick on Saturday. The…
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Strike dates confirmed for Hial staff
Dates have been confirmed for strike action at Sumburgh airport during the festive period. Union Unite confirmed that airport workers, such as those working in…
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NHS Shetland recognises award winners
Work done by NHS Shetland over the last year has been celebrated in a presentation today (Monday) at a virtual event. Eleven projects showcasing improvements…
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Santa makes arrival in Lerwick
Santa arrived in Lerwick this afternoon aboard the Lerwick lifeboat.
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Mulled juice and mince pies in Scalloway
Carol singing and mulled apple juice helped set the festive scene in Scalloway.
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Concerns raised over voter ID plans
New voter ID requirements will have a disproportionate effect on young people, Alistair Carmichael has warned. The MP for the isles has highlighted the risk…
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ZetTrans appeal for help to shape future of transport
Shetland’s transport partnership is seeking the public’s views on a draft regional transport strategy.
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Tractor run to bring festive cheer
Tractors bedecked with Christmas lights will once again take part on a convoy through Lerwick this festive season.
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Mainstay of future energy supply under construction
A mainstay in the infrastructure which will see Shetland’s local electricity network connected to the main GB grid is under construction at Gremista in Lerwick.
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Strike action has been backed by members of the Unite union which will see disruption at airports – including Sumburgh – over the festive period…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 2nd December) edition of The Shetland Times: • Radical cost cutting measures could include abandoning fixed links. • School bus solution proves…
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