In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 23rd February) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Fire festival fun under way in North Isles
Two Up-Helly-A’s are now under way in the North Isles. Squads taking part in Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ and Norick Up-Helly-A have already been visiting various locations…
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Witnesses locked up and threatened with perjury after trial collapses
Two witnesses have been locked up and could face perjury charges after failing to heed repeated warnings to tell the truth in court.
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Elected members given update on Knab redevelopment
Councillors have been given an update on progress on Knab redevelopment project, including plans for essential infrastructure and the first phase of housing on the
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SIC to approach charitable trust about 3G pitch investment
The SIC is to ask Shetland Charitable Trust if it will invest in a project to build a new 3G pitch in Lerwick. Chief executive…
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Man charged with causing permanent disfigurement
A 24-year-old man appeared in court charged with an assault causing permanent disfigurement.
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Father-of-four hid in garden shed after swearing through ex-partner’s letter box
A father-of-four who shouted and swore at his former partner and then hid in a garden shed has been handed a 12-month supervision order.
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NorthLink cancels freight sailings
Freight sailings have been cancelled this evening (Wednesday) due to forecasted conditions. The vessels Helliar and Hildasay were both scheduled to depart at 6pm this…
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Bressay woman to raise funds for SANDS after four baby losses
A Bressay mother is raising funds for a baby loss charity after losing four babies.
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Public urged to look out for signs of harm
Shetland Public Protection Committee is urging everyone to look out for signs of harm and report any concerns with today (Tuesday) marking Adult Support and Protection Day.
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Strike action for Bristow workers
Pilots at Bristow Helicopters will go on strike over four periods throughout March after months of pay negotiations. The British Airline Pilot’s Association (Balpa) have…
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‘It’s just a game’ – 3G pitch kept on council’s programme despite motion to dismiss it
The SIC will keep a new Lerwick 3G pitch on its asset investment plan, despite moves to dismiss it. Shetland Islands Council has been asked…
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Park Hall to be ‘restored to former glory’
Plans have been lodged for Park Hall to be “restored to its former glory”.
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Whalsay siblings set to undergo challenge in memory of their brother
Two siblings from Whalsay are undergoing a walking challenge next month in memory of their brother.
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