Shetland Fiddlers’ Society at 60
The first Shetland Hamefarin was featured in last week’s Shetland Times. The opening act for a series of concerts at the event was a group…
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Warning over fraudsters telling folk to transfer cash to ‘safe account’
Fraudsters have been calling households claiming to be from their bank and warning them to transfer money to a “safe account”. Highlands and Islands Police…
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Phased return to schools is outlined
Elected members and officials have responded after the First Minister outlined how and when children will return to school as part of Scotland’s much vaunted…
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Sturgeon plots path out of lockdown
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish government’s four phase plan to guide the country out of lockdown this afternoon (Thursday 21st May).
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Drugs seized in post and property raids in Shetland
Packages of suspected drugs have been seized in the postal system bound for Shetland, police have said. The Dogs Against Drugs charity seized the packages…
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Increase in dog fouling incidents reported
Dog owners are being reminded to pick up behind their pets after a rise in dog fouling incidents.
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Council awaits clarity on when schools can re-open
The council is awaiting on more clarity from the Scottish government over when – and how – schools may re-open to pupils again.
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Forcing MPs to return to Parliament risks communities’ safety, says Shetland’s Alistair Carmichael
The UK government’s push to resume physical proceedings in Westminster risks “marginalising” outlying communities, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has warned. Mr Carmichael has…
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No new deaths for second week, NRS say
There have been no new deaths from coronavirus in Shetland for the second week in a row.
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Today (Wednesday) marks an entire month since Shetland’s last official case of Covid-19 was reported. Since 20th April, Shetland’s official total has remained unchanged at…
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Investigations launched into Fetlar couple’s care of livestock
A couple in Fetlar have staunchly defended their care of livestock after investigations were launched into their animal husbandry.
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Charity’s video aims to bring sunshine to Shetland community amid the coronavirus gloom
Mental health charity Mind Your Head has released a video to help bring a “little bit of sunshine” into people’s lives.
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Caution urged as Lerwick dump prepares to reopen
Plans are under way to ensure the dump in Lerwick can once again allow refuse through its gates, with steps being taken to re-open the
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Remanded following assault charges
A man has appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court charged with assault. Craig Nelson, of Lerwick, was remanded in custody on Monday after facing…
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