Spaceport plans move ahead as formal proposal lodged
The public will be given the opportunity to comment on proposals for a spaceport to launch small vertical rockets from Unst during a series of…
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Hockey girls through to district cup semi-finals
The Shetland Ladies hockey team are through to the semi-finals of the Scottish District Cup.
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Cold callers reported to be operating in Northmavine
Concerns have been reported following incidents of cold calling/traders in the North Roe area on Saturday.
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Car reported damaged in Tesco car park
A car was reportedly damaged in the Tesco car park in Lerwick on Friday afternoon.
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Isles music fans delighted by Elephant Sessions gig
Hundreds of eager punters enjoyed a frenzied session from Scottish band Elephant Sessions in Lerwick on Friday evening.
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NAFC students make complete trawl net from scratch
The NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway has been running a Modern Apprenticeship which has been of great benefit to local fishermen.
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Walls Brownie Sophie has a Friday to remember
Friday 6th March will be a date that Sophie Hankin will remember for the rest of her life because it is the day that she
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Triage system on pier is called for
Questions have been raised over whether a triage system could operate at Victoria Pier during the cruise ship season to assess visitors and help mitigate
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School pupils challenge gender stereotypes with council apprenticeships
Pupils from across Shetland’s secondary schools ‘dared to be different’ this week, as they tackled gender stereotypes in the council workplace.
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Bristow voice disappointment over Scatsta closure
Bristow Helicopters says it will provide support to its employees following the shock news this week that Scatsta Airport is to close with the loss
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Coastguard called out to offshore platform
The coastguard helicopter was called out to a medical evacuation on Thursday morning. Rescue teams received the call at 8.20am and headed out to an…
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Recreational trust to ‘consider’ possibility of opening Clickimin over Christmas period
Shetland Recreational Trust has agreed to “investigate” the possibility of opening the Clickimin over the Christmas and New Year period.
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LISTEN: Fishermen’s Mission man Aubrey adds voice to ferry safety announcements
A familiar voice will soon be heard making tannoy announcements on NorthLink’s two passenger ferries after the operator linked up with the Fishermen’s Mission in…
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New era beckons for isles fishing vessel
A new chapter is beckoning a fishing boat after she was bought by a group of Whalsay fishermen.
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