RNLI sail Christmas tree out of Lerwick harbour
Lerwick RNLI took advantage of the deteriorating winter weather today (Saturday) to practice some drills — and sign a festive farewell to 2024. The local…
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POLL: Is Die Hard a Christmas film?
With Christmas just around the corner, a seasonal debate has come back into conversation.
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WATCH: Santa makes grand entrance to kick start Christmas festivities
Santa Claus made a grand entrance to get this year’s Christmas festivities under way.
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Pubs granted permission to stay open longer
Licensed premises have been granted permission to extend their hours over the festive period. The SIC’s licensing board agreed at a meeting this morning (Thursday)…
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Christmas tree brings ‘sense of magic’ ahead of town parade
The arrival of Lerwick’s Christmas tree has been praised for bringing a “sense of magic” to the town centre.
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WATCH: Whalsay’s Christmas tar barrel procession
An old Christmas tradition continues to triumph in Whalsay – the Brough tar barrel.
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NHS Shetland shares tips to avoid food poisoning
NHS Shetland has warned bacteria causing food poisoning are closely linked to poultry such as turkey. However, precautions can be taken to stay safe over…
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Blyde Welcome wins festive window display competition
Living Lerwick have announced this year’s winner of the Christmas Window Competition is Blyde Welcome while the winners of the Christmas Draw have also been revealed.
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WATCH: Christmas parade brings festive cheer to town
Even the Grinch was unable to steal the festive cheer from the crowd that lined the streets of Lerwick to see Santa this afternoon (Saturday)….
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Lerwick gets into the festive spirit with Christmas tree delivery
Lerwick has started gearing up for the festive period with the arrival of the annual Christmas tree in the town centre.
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‘Happy Christmas Shetland’ – board grants extension to pub opening hours
Pubs and clubs will again be able to open later this festive period after the licensing board granted a blanket extension.
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Hundreds head to craft fair for Christmas gift inspiration
The doors are opening today (Sunday)opened for the final day of this year’s Christmas Craft Fair.
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Christmas Craft Fair to kick off this weekend
This year’s Christmas Craft Fair is set to start tonight (Friday) in Lerwick.
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Santa makes arrival in Lerwick
Santa arrived in Lerwick this afternoon aboard the Lerwick lifeboat.
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