WATCH: In good song – with the Bressay Up-Helly-A’ squad
The Bressay Up-Helly Squad are in good voice. Laurence Robertson, the Bressay Jarl at Beoster, is protraying Kolbeinn Vikingsson.
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Former teacher guilty of abusing pupils
A former Shetland primary school teacher has been told to expect a jail term after being found guilty of historic sexual offences on six of…
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Bressay Up-Helly-A’ under way
Laurance Robertson and his Bressay Jarl’s Squad congregated at the Speldiburn cafe this morning (Friday) to start the islands big day. The fire festival is…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 1st March) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Coastguard take casualty from Unst
A casualty was taken to hospital from Unst on Thursday morning.
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Lerwick returned to ‘normal operations’, port chief says
Record levels of activity were seen across several areas of operation last year, according to the Lerwick Port Authority as it emerged from the Covid-19…
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‘Catastrophic’ engine failure on Skerries ferry
The Skerries ferry Filla suffered a “catastrophic failure” of its main engine on Friday, SIC ferries chief Andrew Inkster has said. Local contractors and council…
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Investigation after ‘abusive’ skipper incident in Scalloway
The SIC has said it will investigate an incident in which a skipper allegedly abused officers after oil was seen dripping into Scalloway Harbour. The…
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First sections of new MRI building arrive for assembly
Modular sections of the new MRI building have begun to arrive – after the project was twice delayed by weather and ferry disruption.
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Shetland awarded IMMA status
Shetland has officially been recognised as an important marine mammal area (IMMA).
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Man who tried breaking in to friend’s house armed with knife and shovel was ‘utterly flabbergasted’ by accusation
A 56-year-old man was found guilty of attempting to break in to a friend’s home while armed with a knife and shovel.
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Plea for hockey sponsorship after ‘jinxed’ team hit by more disruption
Shetland Hockey has made a plea for local sponsorship in their bid to retain the Scottish District Cup, after their travel plans were disrupted yet…
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Talent competition set to return
Entries are being sought for this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent show, which raises funds for Cancer Research UK. Singers, dancers and entertainers will battle it…
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Coastguard takes casualty to Clickimin after offshore medical evacuation
The coastguard helicopter landed at the Clickimin emergency landing site late last night (Saturday) to transfer a patient for medical help.
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