Relay For Life raises over £227,000
Relay For Life fundraisers celebrated last night after it was announced £227,538.69 was raised altogether. The total, which will go towards Cancer Research UK, was…
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MPAs and windfarm proposals labelled an ‘absolute attack’ on the fishing industry
Fishermen have condemned plans to introduce MPAs (marine protected areas) and an offshore windfarm on the isles fishing grounds – with a lack of “evidence”…
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Lifeboat rescues stricken vessel off Papa Stour
An eight-metre creel boat was towed back to safety after suffering an engine failure. Aith Lifeboat was called out to the incident at around 9.40am…
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Cheap nail products behind huge rise in allergies and health problems
A trained nail technician has warned of a looming health crisis arising from unqualified providers using inferior products.
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POLL: Has crime increased in Lerwick?
Retailers have reported an increase in shoplifting in Lerwick – with some blaming it on cruise ship passengers.
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Parliament to hear Dogs Against Drugs case
The Shetland Times petition to channel more funds from the proceeds of crime will be considered in less than three weeks time. Holyrood issued an…
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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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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 20th September) edition of The Shetland Times: • Investigation launched into teenager’s death • EXCLUSIVE: Businesses forced to increase security • EXCLUSIVE: Whalsay…
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Heartbroken mum launches appeal to say ‘goodbye’ to teenage son
A bereaved mother has launched an appeal for accommodation after her 16-year-old son died on Saturday.
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Ballet film comes to isles
Scottish Ballet has announced the award-winning feature film Starstruck will hit screens in the Mareel next month. The company’s revival of Gene Kelly’s Pas de…
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NorthLink fares are ‘not astronomical’, transport official claims
A transport official has claimed NorthLink fares were “not astronomical” – and downplayed suggestions they could be reduced for islanders.
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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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Loganair chief says Shetland is ‘perfect’ for new hybrid-electric planes
Shetland is the “perfect location” for new hybrid-electric planes, Loganair’s chief executive has said.
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Lerwick pianist nominated for national award
A Lerwick pianist has made the longlist for a Scottish album of the year award.
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