WATCH: Yell duck race billed as top event
Yell’s annual duck race has raised an impressive £500 for the RNLI. The long-running event has been held annually since the 1980s, and comes as…
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NorthLink weather warning
NorthLink has warned that current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption from Tuesday through to Thursday. As things stand, the Hrossey is due to depart…
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Families facing crippling energy bills as price cap rises
Families could be up to £2,000 worse off during one of the coldest times of the year following the increase in Ofgem’s price cap on…
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Visiting numbers restricted at hospital
Hospital visitors are being limited to two at a time per patient, NHS Shetland has advised, as it faces a “very busy” period at the…
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Motorist dies in Christmas Day crash
A motorist died following a Christmas Day road crash near Bixter, it has emerged. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which took place…
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Don’t visit relatives in hospital if you feel unwell, says NHS Shetland
People are being urged to avoid visiting the hospital, or any care homes, if they feel unwell. The plea has come from NHS Shetland, which…
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Latest ferry disruption
NorthLink has warned of more weather-related delays to its service today [Friday]. The ferry operator says tonight’s southbound sailing of the Hjaltland will head direct…
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UPDATED: Road re-opened after significant damage caused to building
The A970 main road at Holmsgarth in Lerwick has been re-opened. High winds had forced the closure of the road after significant damage was caused…
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NorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink has announced sailings both to and from Shetland have been cancelled. Passenger and freight services have been brought to a halt due to the…
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Media teams on press awards shortlists
The Shetland Times has been nominated as newspaper of the year at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards. Reporter Chloe Irvine has also been shortlisted…
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Consultation over sheep scab amendments
The council is seeking views on proposals to amend the Sheep scab regulations to allow plunge dipping of sheep imported to Shetland. Crofters, farmers and…
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Swimmers go wild to complete charity marathon
Swimmers braved the December cold today [Sunday] to complete their charity marathon – and raise thousands of pounds for Cancer Research in the process. The…
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WATCH: Scots Trad Music Awards recognised in parliament
The achievement of a folk festival stalwart who has provided years of voluntary service to help run the event has been recognised in parliament. Mhari…
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Convener reflects on anniversary of human rights declaration
The council’s convener is today [Sunday] marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Andrea Manson says she will use the occasion…
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