Lerwick pub owner marks half a century of service
A Lerwick pub owner was left overwhelmed after a surprise party to celebrate half a century of service. Anna Hepburn made the decision to buy…
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Shetland Library shortlisted for ‘excellence award’
Shetland Library has been shortlisted for an “excellence award”.
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POLL: Will minimum unit pricing address harmful drinking?
A significant rise in alcohol pricing has sparked a debate over its effectiveness in tackling harmful drinking.
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Sepa finds blue-green algae found in Loch
Another report of toxic blue-green algae has been confirmed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). The latest report from Sepa revealed the algae was…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 4th October) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: SIC spends millions on consultants. • West Side community “devastated” after person dies in…
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Young girl fled home after stumbling upon intruder
A nine-year-old girl fled from her father’s house after encountering an intruder rifling though his belongings, a court heard.
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Motorcyclist disqualified after admitting drink driving
“Some grandpas play bingo,” the accused’s T-shirt said.
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Man charged with rape and communicating indecently
A 57-year-old man has been charged with rape and communicating indecently.
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Jail for drunk driver who almost paralysed his friend and then kicked him as he lay in agony on the ground
A drunk driver who caused his close friend to suffer lifechanging injuries and then kicked him as he lay paralysed on the ground has been
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Coastguard carrying out offshore medical evacuation
Emergency services are carrying out a medical evacuation at an offshore installation.
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Drugs dogs help police to seize over £5,000’s worth of illicit substances
Police seized drugs worth £5,200 from the Lerwick Post Office sorting depot during two months.
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury among 250 signatories of open letter calling on prime minister to ‘pull the plug’ on Rosebank
More than 250 organisations and people – including a former Archbishop of Canterbury – have signed a letter urging the prime minister to “pull the
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WATCH: Cope team strut their stuff with a daily dance to kick-start ‘Active October’ fundraiser
The team at Cope have kick started their “Active October” fundraiser with a video showcasing the first of their daily dances.
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West Side community ‘shocked and upset’ after house fire death confirmed
Emergency services have confirmed one person has died in a house fire near Walls.
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