Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Scalloway woman celebrates ‘biggest achievement’ after heart attack
A woman has completed her “biggest achievement” after suffering a major heart attack that left her with permanent complications.
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Damage caused to toilet in New Year vandalism
Serious damage has been caused to a public toilet run by a community group.
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Temporary Burra road works to begin
The East Isle road in Burra between North House and the Baptist Church is to be temporarily closed from Monday. Work will commence on essential…
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Power disconnected in Burra
A fault in overhead equipment has led to a loss of power in almost 500 properties in Burra. Workers with Scottish and Southern Energy temporarily…
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Early morning fire at Burra caravan
Firefighters were called to deal with a fire in the early hours of Monday morning.
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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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Donna’s wool proves an international hit – and puts Burra on the map
A woman with a passion for wool has spoken of her experiences in setting up an online business and spinning her own yarn.
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Brimful of nostalgia, Catherine’s book remembers a different way of life
The Scalloway Museum was the venue on Tuesday evening for the launch of Catherine Emslie’s book A Shetland Childhood.
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School vandalism investigated
Police are investigating reports of vandalism on the grounds of the Hamnavoe Primary School.
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WATCH: Favourable weather as winds ease for Scalloway galley burning
Around 300 guizers marched through the streets of Scalloway in favourable weather on Friday evening as earlier bitter gusts died away in time for the
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Changed (school) days indeed!
When I attended the Central School during my last year in early 1950’s we had a gym period last thing on Friday. At that time…
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Burra minister’s house plan wins councillors’ backing
A church minister looking to settle among his flock following his retirement has narrowly won the backing of the council’s planning committee following an appeal…
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