Ferry passengers charged wrong fare after system ‘glitch’
A glitch in the ticketing system has seen some inter-island ferry passengers charged the wrong rate.
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NorthLink advises drivers to allow extra time to contend with ‘significant’ road closures
NorthLink has advised drivers to allow extra time for check-in amid “significant” road closures and diversions in Aberdeen.
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Plea for new blood to secure museum
A plea has been made for new blood as crunch efforts continue to develop Tingwall Agricultural Museum. An annual general meeting is planned for next…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 5th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Times launches Dogs Against Drugs fundraiser
The Shetland Times today launches a fundraising crusade as part of our campaign to support Dogs Against Drugs. Last month we launched our campaign with…
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Scalloway convenience store up for sale
A Scalloway convenience store has gone on the market.
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Council selects Stantec as preferred bidder for inter-island connectivity programme
Stantec UK has been selected as the preferred bidder for the SIC’s inter-island transport connectivity programme. With a contract still to be finalised, Stantec would…
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UPDATE: Copious refloated after distress call
The fishing vessel Copious LK985 has been refloated and helped alongside, after Coastguard and lifeboat crews responded to a distress call in Lerwick Harbour today…
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RNLI recruits two new crew members
Lerwick RNLI has recruited two new members of crew, including a full-time mechanic. Paul Hutchison and his partner Emily Hague have joined the Lerwick lifeboat…
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Hadfield gains major recognition with six figure sum
Poet Jen Hadfield has been named as one of eight writers to win a major literary prize. Hadfield has been awarded $175,000 – around £140,000…
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Police issue appeal after reports of drone flying low over the Street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a drone was seen flying low over Commercial Street in Lerwick,
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Shetland salmon exports soar to £135m
Exports of Shetland farmed salmon rose to £135 million last year amid soaring international demand.
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WATCH: Easter bunny brings joy to Skerries
Passengers aboard the ferry to Skerries were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief after spotting the Easter bunny yesterday (Sunday). The elusive rabbit was seen…
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First ship of bumper season cruises in
The first cruise ship of what is hoped to be another record season arrived into Lerwick yesterday (Saturday). Ambassador’s Ambition arrived on an 11-day Easter…
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