Family ‘blown away’ by kindness after losing their home to devastating fire
A mother and daughter who lost their home following a fire have been “blown away” by the kindness of the community.
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Family ‘humbled’ after community raises over £13k following devastating house fire
A heartbroken family who lost their home and beloved pets in a devastating fire have been “humbled” by the community’s generosity after more than £13,000
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Emergency services called to small fire on offshore support vessel in Lerwick
Police, an ambulance and three fire engines attended a “small fire” aboard an offshore support vessel berthed at Gremista this morning (Thursday).
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Care home criticised in report
The Walter and Joan Gray care home in Scalloway has been described as unsafe and understaffed in a damning report from the Scottish Care Inspectorate….
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No injuries after car crashed into ditch and caught fire
The occupants of a car which crashed into a ditch, flipped onto its roof and later caught fire, managed to escape without serious injury, police
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Union ‘lights a fire’ with workplace safety regulators over station conditions
The national Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has escalated its concerns over Shetland’s fire stations to the government’s workplace health and safety regulator. FBU health and…
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Fundraiser launched to help popular business damaged by fire and storm
A fundraiser has been launched to help a popular business get back on its feet after it was damaged by fire and and then a
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West Side community ‘shocked and upset’ after house fire death confirmed
Emergency services have confirmed one person has died in a house fire near Walls.
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One man in hospital after West Side housefire
Emergency services are on the scene of a house fire in Walls – with one man in hospital. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted…
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WATCH: Video captures shocking moment rocket engine explodes and flames engulf SaxaVord launchpad
Video of the rocket engine explosion at SaxaVord Spaceport has captured the dramatic moment when flames engulfed the launchpad.
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UPDATED: Emergency services attend Sandness tractor fire
Emergency services are in Sandness after a tractor caught fire.
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SSE admits cable testing caused Girlsta fire
SSE has confirmed the fire near Girlsta Loch on Friday was caused by one of their cables igniting during testing.
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Emergency services attend Tingwall crash
Fire and police crews have attended the scene of a one-vehicle crash near Tingwall tonight (Saturday). Appliances from Lerwick and Sandwick were called to the…
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UPDATED: Heather fire near Girlsta loch
Four fire appliances are continuing to battle a heather fire near Girlsta loch. Scottish Fire and Rescue said they were called to the scene at…
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