Fresh faces to generate more heat and light
Shetland’s district heating company is refreshing its management line-up with two new directorsspecialising in clean energy and smart heating and lighting technology. Justin Rhodes and…
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Junior Up-Helly-A’ picks up award
The Junior Up-Helly-A’ has won a major award at the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. The festival has picked up the Generations Working Together Encouraging Reciprical…
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Haulier’s frustration at further freight-plus delays
A haulier has voiced frustration at the latest slippage in the delivery of new freight-plus vessels.
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Isles photographer’s fiery photo highly commended at top awards
Photographer Gordon Siegel’s shot of a burning Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ galley has been highly commended at a national awards ceremony. The picture, entitled Dragon Rising, finished…
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School pupils receive road safety certificates
Twenty seven pupils from seven local schools attended Lerwick Town Hall for today’s annual presentations to Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs). The pupils, all in…
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Lerwick Distillery granted alcohol licences
A new distillery in Lerwick’s Market Street has been given the green light to sell alcohol. Lerwick Distillery was granted both on and off-sale licences…
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Notice of poll confirms six candidates standing
A notice of poll has been published ahead of next month’s general election, confirming six candidates hopeful of securing your vote. The candidates are Alex…
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Rout in the rain
Southend United won the Inter Parish Cup match against Orkney rivals Westray in almost wintry conditions at Boddam this afternoon (Saturday). Southend dominated from the…
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Coastguard helicopter sent for medical evacuation
The coastguard helicopter was scrambled this morning [Saturday] for a medical evacuation from an offshore platform. The platform was situated around 120 nautical miles north…
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WATCH: Little Miss Goatee raises cash for lifeboat
It may not have been the best possible conditions, but rain has failed to stop the Lerwick lifeboat open day from being a huge success….
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Filla to return to service on Tuesday
The inter-island ferry Filla is expected to be back in service next week following crucial engine repairs. Shetland Islands Council has confirmed the vessel will…
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Offshore workers refuse to fly in helicopters
Offshore workers have voiced strong opposition to the proposed re-introduction of Super Puma helicopters. Three quarters of Unite the union members who took part in…
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Whalsay students to attend national YPI finals
Whalsay school kids will be heading to Perth next week to attend the national finals of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). The trip by…
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POLL: Should 20mph speed limits become the norm for built-up areas?
Roads officials are driving through plans for slower speed limits in built up areas.
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