Sullom Voe workers win wage increase
Unite the union confirmed today (Tuesday) that its Equans FM members working at Sullom Voe oil terminal in the Shetland Islands have accepted an improved
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MRI build delayed for second week due to poor weather and NorthLink disruption
A new MRI building has been held up for the second week running due to transport issues.
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WATCH: Whalsay celebrate community takeover of the Brough Kirk
Celebrations were held in Whalsay this weekend as the community claims back ownership of the Brough Kirk.
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Two trophies and a new record in special sporting weekend
Shetland Valkyries lifted the league title for a fifth successive season on Saturday after a 57-12 win over Aberdeenshire Quines. The side had to travel…
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NorthLink warns of weather related disruption later this week
NorthLink has warned of possible weather related disruption to its services later this week.
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Southbound Monday sailing cancelled, NorthLink says
NorthLink have cancelled the return of Hjaltland for a second time. The passenger ferry was due to return to service this evening after a short…
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Letters ‘clarify’ college’s position over union boycott
UHI Shetland have defended its position of sending letters to teaching staff last week, warning of a breach of contract. As reported in this week’s…
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WATCH: Freedom fighters battle at Althing
It was perhaps a badge of honour at the Althing debate tonight [Saturday] that all four speakers went over their allotted time limit. Up for…
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NorthLink cancels Sunday sailing
The Sunday (tomorrow) sailing north from Aberdeen to Lerwick has been cancelled, NorthLink said. Passenger ferry Hjaltland was due to depart Aberdeen for Kirkwall and…
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Emergency services find missing person
A missing person was found safe and well after emergency services searched the Gulberwick area over night. Coastguard, including rescue helicopters, the Lerwick lifeboat and…
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WATCH: Northmavine fired up for Up-Helly-A’
The galley Skál may have met a fiery finish but the night has only just begun for the guizers in Northmavine this evening (Friday). Guizer…
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Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ begins
The weekend’s celebrations have kicked off ahead of the Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ this evening (Friday). This morning Guizer Jarl Alan Doull and his Jarl’s Squad visited…
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Darts tournament in memory of loving husband and father checks out for charity
A darts tournament held in memory of a loving husband and father has raised more than £1,700 for charity.
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Israeli citizen calls on SIC councillors to back ceasefire motion
An Israeli citizen who divides his time between Shetland and Jaffa has urged SIC members to vote in favour of a ceasefire motion when it is
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