Carmichael questions tug launch delay
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised questions about a supposed delay in the launch of emergency towing vessel (ETV), to help in the search
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North Sea dip is a ‘nice way to wake up’
Eleven intrepid swimmers took part in the annual new year dip in the sea at Mavis Grind.
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School closures
A string of schools are closed for the day due to power cuts following lightning strikes.
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Video: Schools protest music
A You Tube video protesting proposals for rural school closures, entitled Chasing Cuts, has clocked up over 2,850 hits in less than 24 hours.
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High energy performance from Shannon and Connor
If last night’s Sharon Shannon concert had to be described in one word it would be “energetic”.
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Mossbank women in charity headshave
Two Mossbank women have raised more than £5,000 for cancer charities by having their heads shaved. Marie Vice and Jade Forrester both had their long…
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Plush yacht adds touch of luxury to harbour
The most interesting visitor to Lerwick Harbour this week was the luxury yacht Vive La Vie owned by Swiss entrepreneur, and founder of the company
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Lifeboat called to help drifting ferry
The Fair Isle ferry Good Shepherd is drifting off Sumburgh Head having broken down shortly before 10am on its way to Grutness with 15 people
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Huge vessel brings an unusual cargo
The 216m long Chinese heavy lift vessel Xiang Yun Kou arrived in Lerwick yesterday carrying an eight-storey metal box.
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Festival return excites Madison Violet
Having waited “five long years” to return to Shetland, Madison Violet are back for this year’s Shetland Folk Festival.
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Quantana set sights on festival slot
A local metal band is looking for the support of the Shetland public after entering a competition to win a slot at a major British…
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Fair Isle pupils’ war video reaches national final
A film about World War One veterans made by Fair Isle Primary School has been selected as one of the front runners in a
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Funky take on fire festival song
A London band fronted by a Shetland musician is having surprising success with its funky version of the Up Helly Aa Song
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Dunna Chuck Bruck film in competition final
Aith pupils heard this week that their “Dunna Chuck Bruck” stop-motion film had made it to the final stages of the Marlisco marine litter competition.
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