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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Papa Stour cable replacement completed
Papa Stour residents have had their electricity supply successfully switched, following the recent installation of a replacement subsea cable. Engineers working for SSEN Distribution had…
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Hewitt Clark wins Pride of Britain award
A former Lerwick Lifeboat Coxswain has won the prestigious Pride of Britain award. Mr Clark, who served with the RNLI for 35 years, had been…
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Flood alert and wind warning issued
A flood alert has been issued for Shetland by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) as well as a Yellow Warning of wind by the…
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Senior clinician to join NHS Shetland dental service
NHS Shetland has highlighted a new recruit in its public dental service. Heather Ballantyne will be taking the role of senior clinician next year. Dr…
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Morton to stand down from SIC
Shetland North councillor Tom Morton is stepping down from the SIC. The Labour councillor says he has reached the decision after carrying out “something of…
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Speeding offences detected
Seven speeding offences were detected by police in Shetland this week. Highlands and Islands road policing officers were in the isles as part of their…
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Council issues warning over rogue traders
Rogue traders are falsely claiming to be carrying out work for the council when they go door-to-door. The SIC has warned people to be aware…
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Second meeting scheduled to discuss Whole Farm Plan
A second meeting is being planned to provide crofters with information about the Whole Farm Plan. An initial meeting has already been planned for tomorrow…
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COMMENT: Strong turn out needed to help secure future of fishing industry
Your industry needs you! Calling all Shetland fishing crews, fishing families and fishing communities. Head along if you can to the Town Hall in Lerwick…
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Meeting to aid crofters with Whole Farm Plan
Crofters and farmers are being invited to attend meetings to learn more about how they can meet the Scottish government’s new Whole Farm Plan requirements…
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