North Isles ferries to operate to ‘alternative’ timetable
Ferry services on the Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar will operate to alternative timetables due to limited crew availability. The SIC announced these…
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WATCH: Wreaths laid in Scalloway to mark Norwegian national day
A special wreath-laying ceremony has been held in Scalloway today [Friday] to mark Norway’s national day. Crowds gathered round the Shetland Bus memorial for the…
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Alcohol by-law consultation opens
A consultation has opened today on changing the alcohol by-law in Shetland – potentially extending it to the whole of the isles. Other options on…
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Body scanners to be introduced at Sumburgh Airport
Full body scanners are set to be introduced at Sumburgh Airport from the start of June. That will mean passengers can bring liquids of up…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 17th May) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Councillors to consider earlier Bressay ferry sailings
Earlier sailings for the Bressay ferry are to be considered by ZetTrans when its board meets next week. Sailings for the vessel begin at 7am…
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Police to carry out patrols after weekend spiking report
Police are carrying out additional patrols this weekend after a spiking incident incident in Lerwick was reported last weekend.
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‘A ticking time bomb’ – concerns about groups of tourists cycling
Large groups of tourists cycling on Shetland’s roads are “a ticking time bomb”, one councillor has claimed. There have been numerous concerns raised about cruise…
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Police chief inspector to leave role
Shetland’s chief inspector is set to leave at the end of June. Area commander Stuart Clemenson will leave the post for a new role with…
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‘Honest’ drink driver banned for a year
A drink driver who told police officers he was over the limit was banned from the road and fined £400. Daniel James O’Callaghan, 28, whose…
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Viking benefit fund agrees £2.2 million deal with SSE
Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) have celebrated today after signing a new legal agreement which offers a yearly fund of £2.2 million.
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Fisherman airlifted to hospital in medical evacuation
A fisherman was airlifted to hospital last night (Tuesday) in a medical evacuation 36 miles nautical southeast of Sumburgh.
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Plans set out for second subsea link
SSEN Transmission has detailed their plans for a second HVDC subsea electricity cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland.
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Preparations hotting up for Relay for Life
Planning for this year’s Relay for Life is in its final few days, with the committee hard at work putting the finish touches to the…
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