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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County War Memorial to be lit up
The County War Memorial will be lit up as part of Remembrance Day commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of its unveiling. Floodlights will be…
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Fair Isle Ferry funding secured
Funding for the Fair Isle Ferry has been secured, following the uncertainty of last week’s budget. Questions over the future of the project were raised…
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Folk festival announces visiting line-up
Shetland Folk Festival have announced a host of visiting stars from across the world as part of next year’s line-up. The 43rd edition of the…
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Fundraiser set up to help couple after house fire
A fundraiser has raised hundreds of pounds to replace items in a Lerwick house which was ablaze last night (Tuesday). Rhanna Latham and her husband…
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Clan extends opening hours in Lerwick
Starting today (Wednesday), Clan Cancer Support will stay open later in Shetland, in the hopes of helping more people battling the disease. Based at Islesburgh…
READ FULL STORYHarbour Street blocked as emergency services attend house fire
A road has been blocked off by emergency services attending a house fire in Lerwick. Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and rescue are at the…
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Junior Jarl wins national award
This year’s Junior Guizer Jarl, Oran McCulloch, has won a major community engagement award. Oran was one of 10 people aged 12-26 recognised with an Eric…
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Anderson High School marks Remembrance with 1,800 woolly poppies
Anderson High School in Lerwick has decorated its commemorative stone cairn with a blanket of woollen poppies as a symbol of remembrance for those who…
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New partnership helps those affected by cancer
A new partnership aims to improve support offered to those affected by cancer. The Improving the Cancer Journey (IJC) service follows joint working between NHS…
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Brae High School inspection identifies ‘many aspects of good work’
An inspection highlighted a number of positives for Brae High School and Nursery – with some areas in need of improvement.
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WATCH: Otter film to air on National Geographic
An emotionally powerful film showcasing the relationship between a man and an otter is getting its UK premiere this month. Billy and Molly: an otter…
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Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities
Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
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Lerwick Lifeboat reunion to bring together volunteers and crew from throughout the ages
Former crew and volunteers connected to Lerwick Lifeboat Station are invited to a reunion event, as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
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