Investigations launched into Fetlar couple’s care of livestock
A couple in Fetlar have staunchly defended their care of livestock after investigations were launched into their animal husbandry.
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Healthy quads for Fetlar ewe
A remote island breeder finished his lambing season in style at the weekend – when the last of his ewes to lamb produced a healthy
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Two medivacs for coastguard helicopter
The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter Rescue 900 participated in two medivacs on Saturday morning. At around 7.30am the helicopter was called to the Safe Boreas offshore…
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Fetlar house fire
Three fire crews were called to a house fire in Fetlar on Saturday night. Firefigthers were called to the scene at about 9.10pm. A fire…
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Investor’s fury as Fetlar turbine plans are rejected
A businessman who has invested millions in Fetlar has criticised planners for blocking his attempt to build two wind turbines to provide his estate with
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Airline battle, turbine plans rejected and NHS resignation
In The Shetland Times this week…
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New political leader, Coastguard dog rescue and Fetlar fire
In The Shetland Times this week…
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Fetlar electricity network upgrade
A half a million pound investment is being made to improve the electricity network in Fetlar.
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Police officer to be appointed to North Isles
A police officer will be appointed to Yell, bringing cover to the North Isles and helping to finally get police numbers fully up to speed….
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‘Fragile areas’ identified
The North Isles, Northmavine and the outer isles have all been designated as fragile areas in a report for the Tackling Inequalities Commission that met…
READ FULL STORYNew scheme hopes to keep youngsters makkin’
A new initiative to help secure the future of hand-knitting in Shetland is seeking support through crowd-funding. Shetland Peerie Makkers is a one-year pilot
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Fire service recruitment process ‘massively improved’
Ways of getting retained firefighters on the books have been streamlined to dramatically cut recruitment times, which could help bring staffing levels at rural stations…
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Five-star accolade for Brydon’s wildlife tour company
An Unst-based wildlife tour company has become one of only four in Scotland to be awarded the top tourist accolade of five stars.
READ FULL STORYWindfall will help restore historic Brough Lodge in Fetlar
Brough Lodge in Fetlar has been awarded grants from Historic Scotland totalling £290,236, it was revealed this week.
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