Fun and laughter at third parasports festival
Tens of bairns and adults have enjoyed taking part in the third-annual Shetland Parasports Festival at the Clickimin today (Saturday). The event, organised by Ability…
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Lerwick lifeboat shop ready for busy summer season
The Lerwick lifeboat shop has had a refresh ahead of what it hopes will be another busy summer season. With the first cruise ship of…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 29th March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Professor Quirrell to defend against dark arts in Shetland series nine
Guest actors for the new Shetland TV series have been announced – with Harry Potter star Ian Hart topping the billing.
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Loganair’s profits doubled to £10.9m
Loganair’s pre-tax profits soared to £10.9m last year, the airline has announced.
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First cruise ship to arrive this weekend
The first cruise ship of the season will arrive this weekend, in what is expected to be a “parade” of tourists in a record year….
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Council chief defends 3G pitch over cancer concerns
Concerns about the potentially cancerous ‘rubber crumb’ used in 3G pitches have been played down by SIC chief Maggie Sandison. A Stirling University study last…
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Community Health and Social Care partnership appoint new director
Community Health and Social Care partnership has announced their director has secured the role on a permanent basis.
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Tourist information centre to close as part of nationwide shutdown
VisitScotland has confirmed it is to close tourism information centres – including Lerwick – over the next two years.
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Give community councils more powers to stop controversial projects, Scott says
Community councillors have been left asking “what are we doing here” after their objections to major developments were ignored. That came from Shetland Central councillor…
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Shetland accent ‘hardest’ in the world to emulate
A new study has named Shetland as the hardest accent in the world for actors to emulate.
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NorthLink ferry set for return to service after extended dry dock visit
The lifeline ferry service will return to full capacity with two passenger vessels operating from tomorrow (Tuesday).
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Licensing board approves Blyde Welcome’s plans to bring added fizz to afternoon teas
Afternoon teas are set for more of a fizz after an occasional licence was granted today.
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Times campaign gathers more support
More than 500 people have signed The Shetland Times petition urging the Scottish government to channel the proceeds of crime into Dogs Against Drugs. The…
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