Whiteness man nominated for teaching award in China
A Whiteness man has been shortlisted for a prestigious teaching award in China.
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Visitors made three-quarters of forward bookings on ‘lifeline’ ferry service this summer
Visitors outnumber islanders by three to one when it comes to summer bookings on the lifeline ferry service
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‘It’s actually happening’ – Contracts set to be signed for freighter-flex vessels
Transport leaders say they are more confident than ever the long-awaited freighter-flex ferries will finally get built.
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WATCH: Hybrid-electric planes must ‘drive down costs’ for Loganair customers
Aviation pioneers claim cost-cutting hybrid-electric planes are “just around the corner”.
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Crime ‘deteriorating’ in Lerwick Lanes
Despite the isles having the lowest crime rate in Scotland, the situation is “deteriorating” in the Lerwick Lanes – including a lit cigarette being placed…
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Does Sullom Voe Port need a new tug boat?
Council officials are considering whether the Port of Sullom Voe might benefit from a fifth tug, after it was revealed that a stand-in boat service…
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Engineers investigate potential for turbine to power Brae District Heating
A dedicated wind turbine could be used to power the Brae District Heating system, if a feasibility study is successful. This comes as engineering consultants…
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Freight sailings cancelled again due to stormy weather
Tonight’s (Wednesday) freight sailings have been cancelled due to adverse weather.
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NHS consultant receives prestigious recognition
An NHS Shetland consultant – Caroline Heggie – is one of seven doctors to be awarded the first-evercredential in rural and remote health (unscheduled and…
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NorthLink boss insists gender was never the issue with shared cabins
Shared cabins are not coming back and gender was never the reason why they were done away with.
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Inquiry launched into dry dock flood which took ferry out of service
An inquiry has been launched into the dry dock flood which caused chaos for the lifeline ferry service.
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RTS experts will offer advice on meter switch
RTS specialists will be on hand to provide help and advice at a special community event in Sound this month. Organised by Shetland Islands Citizens…
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NHS issues surgery cancellation warning
NHS Shetland has warned of potential cancellations to surgical procedures. The health board made the announcement today (Tuesday), almost three weeks after the Gilbert Bain…
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Waarie Geo house plans kicked back by Lerwick council
Lerwick community council has sent plans for a new house near the Knab back to the drawing board over suspected issues with erosion and coastal…
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