Revamped UnstFest shed opening
The revamped UnstFest Shed will be formally opened tomorrow night (Saturday) at 6pm when Rosie Gazey will cut the ribbon to the new building.
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Drivers urged to be considerate when passing runners in Simmer Dim Half Marathon
Organisers of the Simmer Dim Half Marathon are appealing for drivers to be considerate when passing runners on the roads.
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POLL: Should all drugs be legalised and regulated?
A former undercover officer who spent years working to infiltrate criminal drugs gangs will be talking at tonight’s This is Democracy event.
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Lifeboat tows yacht to safety after engine fault
Volunteer lifesavers rescued a stricken yacht after she suffered an engine fault.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 20th June) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Fears raised over future of the North Isles amid ferry fiasco • EXCLUSIVE: Appeal…
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UPDATE: Coastguard stands down after reports of vessel taking water
A search for a small vessel has come to an end after emergency services received reports of a small vessel taking water at St Ninian’s…
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Lifeboat launched after engine fire on sailing boat
The Lerwick Lifeboat has been tasked to assist the crew of a sailing boat after her engine caught fire.
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Free school meals pilot to begin in August
A pilot to expand free school meals to pupils from first to third year will begin in the isles from August. Shetland Islands Council was…
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Island games association selects flag bearer and water carrier
Lynsey Henderson and Katie Dinwoodie will carry the flag and water for Team Shetland when the NatWest Island Games kicks-off next month. The pair won…
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Coastguard rescues walker with suspected broken ankle
A person with a suspected broken ankle was rescued by Coastguard this afternoon (Monday) in Clousta. Emergency services responded to a call made at 4.30pm…
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Interconnector fund worth over £335k will provide new pathways
A new community benefit fund worth £335,000 has been announced – with safer walking and cycling facilities the first projects to get going.
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£3.2m deep-water port project to remove 450,000 cubic metres of materials
A multi-million pound project has been announced to enhance Shetland’s deep-water port capabilities. Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) said the first phase involving “soft-dredging” of the…
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Shetland swimmer takes gold in British Masters Championships
Shetland swimmer Emmie Hutchison has won gold at the British Masters Championships. Hutchison took the top spot in the 100m butterfly for her age group…
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Volunteers sought to help with tourist centre reopening
Volunteers have been urged to help with the reopening of the tourist centre – or risk seeing it close for good. Shetland Tourism Association issued…
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