Large power cut affecting Lerwick and Bressay
Hundreds of homes and businesses in parts of Lerwick, Bressay and the West Mainland have been left without power this morning (Wednesday). The power outage…
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Many more back Dogs Against Drugs campaign
Many more people have backed The Shetland Times campaign to support our drugs dogs, with the petition now surpassing 1,300 signatures. When this newspaper was…
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Emergency services attend medical evacuation from French vessel
French fisher Bressay Bank came into Mains Pier on Tuesday afternoon where a crew member received medical attention.
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Classic motor show roars back for 40th anniversary
Plans have been revealed for the Shetland Classic Motor Show, which is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary. Due to return this year is motoring…
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Construction sector invited to share in £180m housing bonanza
Council chiefs are today (Monday) sharing their £180m housing vision with the construction industry – in the hope that collaborative working can deliver for the
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Best wishes offered ahead of school exams
An MSP has wished school pupils the very best ahead of their exams, which got under way this week. Jamie Halcro Johnston offered encouragement as…
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Thousands raised at Shetland’s Got Talent
Ten acts were selected to perform at this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. And the night of entertainment was…
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Redd Up volunteers take part in coastal clean up
A woman from North Carolina is among the army of volunteers taking part in Da Voar Redd Up today. Rebecca Hoyt was working with friends…
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Underground salmon farm is proposed
An underground salmon farm could be developed in Shetland by a Norwegian company. Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) is behind plans to grow thousands of tonnes…
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Lauren triumphs at renewables ceremony
A renewables worker has won a major green energy award. Lauren Anderson was named as winner of the personal improvement award in the Scottish Renewables…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 19th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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SIC asks for public input on new scheme
The council are asking for the public to come forward with their views for the second phase of the consultation on a new community council scheme.
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Heavy fine and ban for repeat drink-driver
A 42-year-old man who was caught drink-driving twice in under three months has been hit with a hefty fine. Terry John Laurenson, from Hamnavoe, Burra,…
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‘I need a mega favour’ – man admits trying to bribe friend to lie to police
A 20-year-old man offered his friend £300 to lie to police for him after asking him for “a mega favour”. Instead the friend showed the…
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