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Entries have flooded into The Shetland Times following an appeal for a striking photograph to feature on the newspaper’s 2016 calendar.
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The Shetland Times is again offering readers the chance to see one of their photographs published on the 2016 calendar.
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Murderous tales to launch at Noir festival
Two local books have been produced for the Shetland Noir crime festival, and will be launched next weekend.
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Council fall out, Cope celebrations and roundabout worries in this week’s Shetland Times
• Councillors were divided over whether the potential sale of Sullom Voe should stay on the table. • Lerwick Community council wants urgent monitoring of…
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Food fair launches in fiery style
Chef Tony Singh filled the Clickimin main hall with the scents of the sub-continent on the opening night of the Shetland Food Fair.
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Pilot worries, an oil bypass and a visit to a new school site
• Pilots’ union Balpa has raised concerns over the state and safety of Loganair planes. • Schiehallion oil will not be coming to Sullom Voe,…
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Mandolin band strikes up
Shetland is renowned for its multitude of very talented musicians, fiddle being the dominant instrument, but the islands are also home to some very good…
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Award-winning comedian Rich Hall to play Mareel gig
American comedy star Rich Hall is to perform at Mareel next year as part of his 3:10 To Humour tour. Widely known for his appearances…
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Stolen sheep, housing distress and broch vandalism in this week’s Shetland Times
• A Hillswick crofter says two of his lambs were stolen overnight. • Tories’ tax credit cuts are heavily criticised. • Tributes are paid to…
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A minister, a menace and an acrobatic wonder in this week’s Shetland Times
• Plans that could see additional powers and the creation of a national islands plan have been published. • The only shop in Fetlar has…
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Flight problems and fish and chip worries in this week’s Shetland Times
• Shetland Women’s Aid says the time has come to “blow the lid” off domestic abuse. • One in four flights were delayed by more…
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Coastguard, Corbyn and air campaigners in this week’s Shetland Times.
• Shetland Coastguard is facing a meltdown in morale following a slew of resignations. • A Tingwall resident says he will appeal to the law…
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Anger over fishing quotas and trust funding slashed
In this week’s Shetland Times: • Comprehensive coverage of the landmark court hearing probing Alistair Carmichael’s return to Westminster. • Exclusive – warning fired over…
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Suicide prevention roadshow to go on the road again
A vehicle promoting a message about suicide prevention will take to the roads again next week.
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