Frankie’s win national award
Frankie’s Fish and Chips shop in Brae has won a national award. They were named Best Chip Shop (North) at the Scottish Fish and Chip…
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Shetlanders join Rosebank protest in Edinburgh
Members of climate activism group, Shetland Stop Rosebank, joined a national demonstration in Edinburgh today (Tuesday), marking the beginning of a legal challenge against Rosebank…
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Airport passengers gain access to quiet room
Passengers travelling through Sumburgh Airport can now take advantage of a new quiet space, called the West Voe Quiet Room. Located in the departure lounge,…
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Swan Trust names David Abernthy as sail trainee of the year
A sail trainee from Eshaness has been awarded the Vevoe Trophy for outstanding dedication throughout the season. David Abernethy was presented the trophy – a…
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Lifeboat personnel awarded coronation medals
Coronation medals have been awarded to those with five years’ service with the Lerwick lifeboat. It follows a special event attended yesterday by Lord Lieutenant
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Police investigate dangerous driving
Police are asking for information about a dangerous driving incident last month at Kergord Junction. A silver SUV was seen on the A970 on Friday,…
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Lerwick Brewery unveils ambitious national targets
Lerwick Brewery plans to increase its mainland UK sales by 500 per cent within the next three years. The ambitious growth strategy will see the…
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Tributes paid for Remembrance Sunday
Tributes were paid to those who died in the First and Second World War at this morning’s Remembrance Sunday event in Lerwick. Lord lieutenant Lindsay…
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WATCH: Dozens of orcas hunt east of Mousa
Dozens of orcas were spotted spy-hopping and spraying out their blowholes east of Mousa. The orcas surrounded both sides of Whalsay pelagic vessel Zephyr. Fisherman…
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Shetland Library receives national award
Shetland Library scooped a top national award in Edinburgh on Friday. The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) annually celebrates the achievements of libraries across…
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Skipper retires after 64 years at sea
A Whalsay fisherman has reflected on his lifetime at sea as he retires after almost six and a half decades. Davie Hutchison, 79, known locally…
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2024 Sports Awards
A massive night in the Shetland sporting calendar was celebrated last night (Friday). Sportsperson of the year was Andrew Goodlad, with young sportsperson going to…
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POLL: Do you support Donald Trump’s re-election?
Donald Trump has now been re-elected as US president – defeating US vice president Kamala Harris. An American expatriate who has lived in Shetland for…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 8th November) edition of The Shetland Times: • EXCLUSIVE: Isles denies permanent driving test examiner • EXCLUSIVE: Fears raised as obesity and malnutrition…
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