Man dies suddenly in Fair Isle
A man died suddenly in Fair Isle on Thursday afternoon. Police were contacted after the 57 year-old died in the South Harbour area. There are…
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Fish health the focus for new £1.9 million boat
A salmon farming company is putting a new £1.9 million vessel into operation to help safeguard the health and welfare of its fish.
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Plans for new bird observatory lodged with council
Images of the proposed new Fair Isle Bird Observatory emerged this week, as a Glasgow architecture firm lodged plans with Shetland Islands Council.
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Fair Isle Bird Observatory destroyed by fire
The well-loved Fair Isle Bird Observatory was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Firefighters worked through the day on Sunday to bring the blaze under control….
READ FULL STORYFire fighters flown to Fair Isle blaze
Fire fighters are tackling a blaze which has broken out at the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. Reports of the fire were received at around midday,…
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Fair Isle switches on as new 24-hour electricity system unveiled
Fair Isle’s new energy system is officially unveiled today, with islands minister Paul Wheelhouse expected to give his full backing to the new technology which…
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Fair Isle ‘friends and family’ fares to be explored
The SIC is to look into a reduced fares scheme for family and friends of residents living in Fair Isle.
READ FULL STORYEmergency services called following Fair Isle plane trouble
Fair Isle airport was briefly closed on Wednesday morning when the undercarriage of an aircraft carrying six people broke on the runway. A fire service…
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Coastguard rescues injured yachter off Fair Isle
A yachter has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm after being rescued off Fair Isle. The woman and her husband had been…
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First baby of 2018 makes his entry … at last
It took a while, but the first baby to be born at the Gilbert Bain Hospital made his much-anticipated entry early on Thursday morning.
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Local boat lands ‘golden’ surprise
The NAFC Marine Centre received a surprise delivery this week when they accepted a second rare albino haddock.
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Knab development, paedophile jailed and Flybe criticism
In The Shetland Times this week…
READ FULL STORY‘Let there be (24-hour) light’ for Fair Isle
An SIC committee has agreed to grant £250,000 to the Fair Isle electricity scheme that will guarantee 24-hour-a-day power for the island.
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A personal column by Louise Thomason
Acts of Christmas kindness We’re just a week away from Christmas. Our tree is up, some presents wrapped, and meal planning has commenced. I have…
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