Hjaltland unveils new homes in Walls
Hjaltland Housing Association has celebrated after completing four new homes in Walls.
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Active schools celebrates 20th anniversary
Fun activity sessions will be organised next week to mark the 20th anniversary of the active schools programme in Shetland. The council says staff and…
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Lifeboat reunion to take place
Former crew and volunteers connected to Lerwick Lifeboat Station are invited to a reunion event as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Participants will…
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WATCH: Swan returns with new mast
The Swan has made a welcome return to Scalloway after a brand new mast was fitted in Ullapool.
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POLL: Have you seen a dentist in the last year?
Dental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
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Sniffer dogs seize £20,000 of heroin in a week
An eye-watering £20,000 of drugs has been seized by police in a matter of days, with Dogs Against Drugs central to the successful busts. Between…
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Council leader wins top award
Council leader Emma Macdonald has won the Cllr Awards Scotland Leader of the Year. Mrs Macdonald was one of 44 councillors who were nominated to…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 15th November) edition of The Shetland Times: • Grin and bear it: NHS dental patients de-registered • “Whatever the fire didn’t get, the…
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Isles MP warns NHS will go into ‘reverse’
NHS services risk going backwards, the isles MP warned if the National Insurance contribution increase is not offset for GPs and other care providers. Speaking…
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Poor weather forces Friday ferry disruption
Ferries to and from Lerwick have been rescheduled tomorrow (Friday), in anticipation of rough weather. The southbound service from Lerwick to Orkney and Aberdeen will…
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Bring back shared cabins, MSP says
An MSP has called on Serco NorthLink to reintroduce shared cabins on its ferry services. SNP elected member Emma Roddick has urged the company’s managing…
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Historic Swan ready for journey home after repairs
Repairs to the historic Swan have been completed with the vessel and her crew now making their way home to the isles. The sail training…
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Lerwick Dental Practice to deregister NHS patients
NHS Shetland has confirmed Lerwick Dental Practice will deregister NHS patients. The health board said it had become aware of Lerwick Dental Practice’s decision to…
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WATCH: Skate attacking inflatable vessel off Muckle Roe
A fisherman had to pull teeth out of his inflatable vessel after a skate bit his boat in six different places. Paul Hutchison had been…
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