Charity walkers halfway through 200 mile hike
A brave pair have reached the halfway point of a massive hike in aid of a vital anti-drugs charity, as they face poor weather along…
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Heartbroken fundraiser Chris Lewis pays emotional farewell to his dog Jet
An ex-paratrooper who spent lockdown holed up on the uninhabited island of Hildasay with his dog Jet has paid a heartbroken farewell to his canine
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Charity walkers begin 15 hour journey
Sixteen people are walking from Sumburgh Lighthouse to Lerwick to raise money for charities supporting the people of Gaza. The group set off from the…
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Darts tournament in memory of loving husband and father checks out for charity
A darts tournament held in memory of a loving husband and father has raised more than £1,700 for charity.
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WATCH: Skydive raises thousands for charity
A Lerwick woman’s plan to raise money for charity took-off when she committed to skydiving. Teresa Williamson, who twice was diagnosed with endometriosis, decided she…
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Samaritans mark 70 years of listening to people
Samaritans have celebrated 70 years of the charity’s work in providing a compassionate ear to those who need to talk.
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Milestone reached by charitable Scalloway fundraiser
A member of Northlink’s staff has broken the £50,000 milestone for fundraising in more than a decade of effort for charities. Kathryn Fullerton, who works…
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Fundraiser on quest to visit all RNLI stations sets sights on Lerwick and Aith
A car mechanic, who set himself a quest to visit every RNLI station in the British Isles is ready for his most northerly expedition – thanks
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Whalsay man running for charity
A Whalsay man is giving a marathon effort to raise funds for a cancer charity because of the “good work” which has helped his wife…
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Children in Need fundraiser
BBC Radio Shetland will host its annual Children in Need fundraiser tonight (Friday). Pupils from Mossbank Primary School will be starting proceedings when they take…
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Social worker awarded fostering commendation
A council employee has won a commendation for “outstanding contribution by a social worker”. Victoria Cumming, a social worker in the SIC’s family placement team,…
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Shetland Arts and amenity trust join financial forces
Shetland Arts and the Shetland Amenity Trust have announced a new collaboration in their financial management. Due to this, Shetland Arts are recruiting a new…
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Local artists urged to ‘hop to it’
Clan Cancer Support is urging local artists to submit designs for the Big Hop art sculpture trail in 2023. The cancer charity has partnered again…
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David’s ride of hope for charity
A pensioner biker is raising thousands of pounds by travelling the length of the country – motoring from Jersey to Unst. David Herbert met with…
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