WATCH: Messy slester in the sunshine
Explosions of colour and radiant sunshine greeted more than 200 runners for the Messy Slester charity run around Spiggie Loch. Sunglasses at the ready, streams…
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WATCH: FestiYell pulls in the visitors
FestiYell, Yell’s first creative-based festival, is in full swing with a busy day of events today. A pop-up drama performance, basket making sessions and a…
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WATCH: Selkies take the plunge for sea cave adventure
A group of keen sea swimmers have pulled on their wetsuits to explore what is believed to be the largest cave in Britain. Members of…
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WATCH: Flaming good fun at fire station open day
Big crowds turned out to enjoy the sunshine as the doors were thrown open at Lerwick Fire Station.
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VIDEO: Somme centenary marked with street art memorial
A National Theatre of Scotland event saw participants dressed in First World War uniform appear unexpectedly in locations around Shetland. The street art performance was…
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VIDEO: Second Mind Your Head film tells Ben’s story
A second film has been launched online by local charity Mind Your Head highlighting men’s mental ill health.
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Scottish Ensemble announce arrival with pop-up show at airport
• Tourists and local travellers got a surprise on Wednesday morning when members of the Scottish Ensemble gave a short pop-up performance at Sumburgh Airport.
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HMS Somerset arrives in isles
Shetland is playing host to the prestigious Royal Navy vessel HMS Somerset.
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VIDEO: Visiting vehicles arrive ahead of classic motor show
The 17th Shetland Classic Motor Show is taking place this weekend, bringing what is promised to be a tremendous collection of vehicles to the Clickimin
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Coxswain receives top honour for brave rescue of fish carrier
• The coxswain of Lochinver lifeboat and his volunteer crew are to receive recognition for their daring rescue of the crew of Lerwick registered fish
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Calm start to Viking festivities in Brae
The Delting Jarl’s Squad was blessed with a dry and calm start to the day as they mustered at The Northern Lights function room to…
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Local composer Eamonn Watt releases “atmospheric” album ‘Pianissimo’
Local composer Eamonn Watt, otherwise known as ‘The Virtual Conductor’, has released a new album of piano compositions titled Pianissimo. Watt ‘virtually composes’ and produces…
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University championship bronze for Leask – VIDEO
Middle distance runner Emma Leask won a bronze medal in the British University Championships in Sheffield last weekend.
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LIVE STREAM: Up-Helly-A’ procession and burning
Watch the Up-Helly-A’ and procession live on The Shetland Times website. The live stream courtesy of Promote Shetland begins at 7pm.
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