D-Day remembered as beacon is lit
A beacon was lit in Unst last night as a special D-Day commemoration. A large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony at Hagdale in Baltasound….
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Aith Lifeboat Gala raises £7,000
Over £7,000 has been raised at the Aith Lifeboat Gala. Fundraisers are celebrating the success of the event after the staggering amount was raised. And…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 7th June) edition of The Shetland Times:
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D-Day marked at war memorial
Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Shetland Islands Council convener Andrea Manson and Lord Lieutenant Lindsay…
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OPINION: The desk-bound green groups that dictate fishing policy
By Daniel Lawson Here at the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, we look out over Mair’s Pier and the daily bustle of harbour life as Shetland’s fleet…
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Folk with Whalsay ancestry at higher cancer risk
People with Whalsay ancestry are at a significantly higher risk of getting cancer, a major new study has revealed.
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Viking Energy Windfarm produces its first power
Viking Energy Windfarm has reached its latest milestone after the first energy has been produced from its 155-metre turbines.
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Councillor fined for speeding offence
A South Mainland councillor has been fined for doing almost twice the speed limit through Lerwick. Allison Duncan, who is the chairman of the council’s…
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High school to host international visitors this month
Dozens of pupils from across the world will be welcomed to Lerwick as part of a Global Classroom initiative for the first time in almost…
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SIC approves extension time for Yell windfarm
The SIC has approved to extend the implementation date for a Yell windfarm by two years.
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Lerwick Lanes plans are a ‘big mistake’, says community councillor
The SIC has been warned it is “making a big mistake” over proposals to reduce car parking in the Lerwick Lanes masterplan.
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Business makes plea to support dairy producers
Calls are have been made for islanders to support local milk producers, with fresh food shortages ongoing in shops. Agricultural business Irvine Tractors made the…
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Junior Up-Helly-A’ nominated for national award
Junior Up-Helly-A’ (UHA) has been shortlisted in the Encouraging Reciprocal Learning category of this year’s Generations Working Together Excellence Awards.
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WATCH: Classic Motor Show is the biggest yet
The Shetland Classic Motor Show has celebrated its 40th anniversary. And the much-loved event has grown to be bigger than ever, too, with around 220…
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