WATCH: Catalina crew lay wreaths at war graves
A wreath laying ceremony was held in Lerwick today (Wednesday) as part of Operation Shetland. Five men flew from Aberdeen Airport in a Catalina flying…
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Community groups delight in lottery funding
Three Shetland community groups are celebrating after being awarded a share of National Lottery cash. Shetland Care Attendant Scheme, Northmavine Community Development Group and Shetland…
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Parents reminded about school clothing grants
Parents have been reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing. National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is urging households to…
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Summer disruption averted at two major airports
Strikes at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports have been called off at the last-minute. Almost 300 ICTS search workers at the two sites were due to…
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Shetland’s Strongest crowns first memorial cup winner
Ethan Bradley was presented the Jonni Manson Memorial Cup at Shetland’s Strongest 2024. With the event held yesterday (Saturday), the new trophy was presented to…
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Isles has lowest food hygiene pass rate
Eateries in the isles have the worst food hygiene rating in the country according to a new report. Across all 32 local authority areas, High…
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Active travel role begins in isles
A new role identifying the isle’s challenges in active travel was created by Scotland’s walking charity Path’s For All. In partnership with ZetTrans, a development…
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More Yell ferry disruption
Yell is set to return to a single-ferry service late next week as the SIC continues to grapple with staff sickness. The route between Ulsta…
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POLL: Are Shetland’s roads becoming more dangerous for cyclists?
Two of Shetland’s most successful athletes have urged the SIC to make its roads safer for cyclists.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 12th July) edition of The Shetland Times: Click here to get The Shetland Times delivered to your device every Friday morning.
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‘Keyboard warrior’ went on tirade after parking photo
A “keyboard warrior” who sent threatening messages after finding his car on a Facebook page called ‘Parking like a Twat’ has been fined. Douglas Leslie,…
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Shortage of water in Whalsay as main bursts
Scottish Water have confirmed its attending a burst on a water main in Whalsay.
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Sentence deferred after Walls death
A driver who admitted causing the death of an elderly woman at the Walls pier will be sentenced next month. Justyna Holbourn, from Ingaville Road,…
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Old Firm bar brawl leads to hefty fine
A man who glassed another man in the head following an Old Firm football match has been fined over £4,000. David Houston, from Johnstone, was…
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