Mum calls for more investment in therapy for the deaf
A devoted mum is calling for urgent investment to help the same kind of life-changing therapy which has helped her deaf daughter listen and talk…
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WATCH: Smuha reaches fantastic fiery climax
The South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ has reached a fantastic fiery climax. Guizer Jarl Leigh Smith led almost 500 guizers to the burning site. It follows a…
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Trainees mark success in Lantra awards
Three trainees have triumphed at Lantra Scotland Albas awards – the awards for land-based and aquaculture skills. Katrina Coutts from Wethersta in Brae won a…
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Jarl studies Smuha Bill
Jarl Leigh Smith with the Smuha Bill. Today’s events come after he signed the bill, with the artist behind the creation, Heather Wilson, looking on.
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WATCH: Freedom fighters battle at Althing
It was perhaps a badge of honour at the Althing debate tonight [Saturday] that all four speakers went over their allotted time limit. Up for…
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Fire took hold next to Viking turbine
These were the remains of a generator which caught fire next to a turbine at the Viking Energy windfarm. It comes after Viking confirmed a…
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Motorist charged with drink driving
Police have spoken of their disappointment after a motorist was charged with drink driving. Officers from the Highland and Islands road policing unit were in…
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Police appeal after housebreaking
Police are appealing for information after a housebreaking in Lerwick on Thursday morning. The incident happened at 10.30am at King Harald Street. Anyone with information…
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Loot for Lerwick is participatory budgeting ‘in action’
A “Loot for Lerwick” event has been taking place in the town this morning [Saturday], with a host of local groups seeking support. The event,…
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Ferry disruption latest
NorthLink is warning of continuing disruption to its services due to weather. Tonight’s freight sailing has been cancelled. The Helliar was due to leave Lerwick…
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Shetland Times crowned Newspaper of the Year
The Shetland Times has been named Newspaper of the Year in the Highlands and Islands Media Awards. The newspaper was named as winner of the…
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Centenary of war memorial to be marked with rededication
The centenary of the unveiling of the county war memorial will be marked this week with rededication event on Saturday. The public are invited to…
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Happy New Year
Here’s wishing a very happy New Year to all our readers, contributors and advertisers. We would like to wish you all the very best for…
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Police have released the name of an 84-year-old man who died following a Christmas Day crash. Harry Johnson from Bixter died in hospital in Lerwick…
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