Goudie’s notebook finds new home with amenity trust
A 19th century notebook with a deep historical significance has finally been acquired by Shetland Amenity Trust, thanks to the generous support of the Shetland…
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Changes to essy kert schedule after breakdowns
There will be changes to the SIC’s waste and recycling schedules after breakdowns with its smaller essy kerts today (Monday). Collections of black bags from…
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Mariners warned as seabed sampling begins in Lerwick Harbour
Mariners have been warned to take care around Lerwick Harbour as seabed samples are being taken. Beginning today (Monday), the samples will be collected for…
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Update: Lifeboat crew respond to rescue call at Sumburgh
The two-man crew of a fishing vessel are safe and well after the Lerwick lifeboat were called out to their aid Saturday evening. Fishing boat…
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One person taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash
One person was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash near the Wadbister junction yesterday (Friday) afternoon. Emergency services were called to the incident around…
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Largest cruise vessel of tourist season delays maiden call
The visit of the largest cruise ship of this year’s tourist season has been cancelled, delaying her maiden visit to Lerwick Harbour. MSC Virtuosa was…
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Emergency services attending Wadbister crash
Police are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash near the Wadbister junction. Emergency services were called to the incident before 4.30pm this afternoon (Friday)….
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Great Wall to close for last time under current owners
The Great Wall restaurant and takeaway is to close its doors for the last time under its current owners this weekend. Natalie and Alan Ho…
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Drivers warned over oil spill
Drivers are being asked to take caution leaving Lerwick on the road north after an oil spill was brought to the council’s attention. The SIC…
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Cunningsburgh man admits involvement in ‘social supply’ of heroin
A 49-year-old man has admitted to being concerned in the “social supply” of heroin to a small group of fellow drug users.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 10th May) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Whalsay down to a single vessel after ‘damage’ to the Hendra’s main engine
Bookings have been suspended to Whalsay’s ferry service after the Hendra suffered “damage” to its main engine.
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Officer pepper-sprayed violent offender who tried to gouge his eye
An officer pepper-sprayed a man who tried to gouge his eye during a violent attack, a court heard.
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‘Walking breach of the peace’ jailed after making neighbours’ lives a misery
A 38-year-old “walking breach of the peace” has been jailed for seven months after making her neighbours’ lives a “misery”.
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