WATCH: Eight fishermen rescued as boat sinks
Dramatic video footage has been released showing the rescue of fishermen after their boat sank 36 miles north-east of Bressay this morning (Sunday). The 27-metre…
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Charity walkers begin 15 hour journey
Sixteen people are walking from Sumburgh Lighthouse to Lerwick to raise money for charities supporting the people of Gaza. The group set off from the…
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Brae police station faces closure
A disused police station in Brae could close pending a consultation with the community. Continuing costs to run the building while so few officers use…
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Dry dock delays continue with no northbound sailing on Monday
NorthLink has confirmed Hrossey’s delayed return from dry dock will mean there is no northbound sailing on Monday.
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‘Scuppered again’ – Trial adjourned for fourth time after solicitor’s plane turns back due to weather
Weather-related travel disruption yesterday derailed a court trial for the fourth time – prompting a stern message from the sheriff.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (22nd March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Ferry’s return delayed because of ‘essential’ work
The return of a NorthLink passenger ferry from drydock has been delayed due to additional work needed on her. The Hrossey was scheduled to return…
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Driver and passenger feared for their life after flying through air in dramatic crash
A driver and their passenger thought they were going to die after a crash sent them flying through the air, a court heard.
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Man charged with causing ‘permanent disfigurement’ in assault
A 58-year-old man appeared in court charged with carrying out an assault which caused severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
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Waterproofing worker who urinated in police cell may have been sleep-walking
A waterproofing worker who urinated in a police cell during an “appalling” course of behaviour may have been sleep-walking, a court heard.
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Mum tells court her drug-dealing son should be sent to prison
The mother of a convicted heroin dealer attended his sentencing hearing to say he should have been sent to prison.
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Thursday and Friday ferry and freight sailings cancelled
Tonight’s ferry sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen is the last for a few days, after NorthLink cancelled the return sailing tomorrow due to adverse weather….
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Claire Leveque body released to family
The body of a 24-year-old woman allegedly murdered in Sandness last month has been released to her family. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service…
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MSYPs back Dogs Against Drugs campaign
Shetland’s new MSYPs have backed The Shetland Times Dogs Against Drugs campaign.
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