Group calls for community backing to save maritime heritage
A not-for-profit company is appealing for support to launch its first community project – to help preserve maritime heritage “before it is too late”.
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White-sided dolphins put on a display in harbour
A pod of Atlantic white-sided dolphins were in Lerwick Harbour for a while on Friday morning.
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Bressay ferry service suspended
UPDATE: The Bressay ferry, MV Leirna is now back in service after council engineers repaired a defective engine component which had taken the vessel out…
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WATCH: Shetland’s first parkrun pulls in plenty
A ferry full of runners arrived in Bressay this morning for the first ‘parkrun’ in the isles. Shetland has joined a community of 5k courses…
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Bring back the Brenda (Ronnie Williamson)
Tunnels to any island would cost millions, would take years to complete, and would be paid for as in Norway by tolls. As far as…
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Plans for Bressay to join global parkrun network
A scheme to introduce a fun run to Bressay which will be part of the global parkrun network is bidding to bag a cash boost
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New licence for Bressay’s Maryfield House Hotel
The recently reopened Maryfield House Hotel in Bressay was granted an off-sales licence which will allow islanders to buy alcohol for home consumption until 10pm.
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Stout defends record after ‘all mouth and no trousers’ claim made over ferry service
A councillor has defended the SIC’s record on ferries after a claim the service was proving too inflexible for vulnerable communities. Chairman of the environment…
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Seal pup’s big adventure gives motorist a gluff
An adventurous seal caused quite a fright when it was spotted on a road in Bressay, miles from the water. Gemma Tulloch, 28, said she…
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Lerwick Thistle win County Shield in victory over Celtic
Lerwick Thistle have won the County Shield following a 2-1 victory over Lerwick Celtic after extra time at Bressay football. The County Shield final had…
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Glorious sun blesses Bressay Jarl’s Squad
The sun shone down brightly for this year’s Bressay jarl Gary Thomson and his squad with truly exceptional still conditions.
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Ferry service disruption at Bressay and Whalsay
The Bressay ferry Leirna will be out of service today due to problems with her main engine which were identified early this morning.
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Bressay resident complains of his housing distress
“I’m 79 and I shouldn’t have to live like this.” So said Rex Fearnehough, who is trying to carry on while council workmen install new
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Court smirker told to do 150 hours of unpaid work
A smirking offender who stripped naked before striking a young female friend in a “bizarre” offence has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of
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