Arrival of transformers a ‘significant step’ for Gremista connection
A project to connect the isles electricity network to the national grid has reached a “major milestone” after two transformers arrived in Lerwick. The two…
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Crime ‘deteriorating’ in Lerwick Lanes
Despite the isles having the lowest crime rate in Scotland, the situation is “deteriorating” in the Lerwick Lanes – including a lit cigarette being placed…
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Waarie Geo house plans kicked back by Lerwick council
Lerwick community council has sent plans for a new house near the Knab back to the drawing board over suspected issues with erosion and coastal…
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Swimmer celebrates double medal victory after near-death experience
A Lerwick swimmer took home two medals for the isles – three months after almost losing her life. Katie Bain, 24, earned two medals in…
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No ‘dispute’ between NHS Shetland and Lerwick Dental Practice
There is no “dispute” between Lerwick Dental Practice and NHS Shetland – the director of dentistry has stressed. Antony Visocchi has commented this week after…
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NHS Shetland willing to work with Lerwick dental Practice
NHS Shetland is working alongside the Lerwick Dental Practice to maintain the levels of health service dentists in the isles, the health board has said….
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WATCH: Highlights from Junior Up-Helly-A’
Lerwick’s Junior Up-Helly-A’ squad left crowds in awe today (Tuesday). Junior Jarl Fin Hatrick who portrayed King VI Magnus of Norway, Magnus “Lagabøte” Haakonsson, led…
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Lerwick Dental Practice calls for public meeting following decision to deregister NHS patients
Lerwick Dental Practice has called for a public meeting to be held following its announcement to deregister some of its NHS patients. In a statement…
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Up-Helly-A’ procession to be streamed across the world
Viewers around the world will be able to tune into Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ next week. The event will be be livestreamed thanks to a partnership between…
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Footpath gritting services reduced in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend
The council has warned there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Scalloway and Lerwick this weekend due to staff illness. SIC road service…
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Bairns showcase favourite spots in Lerwick
Bairns throughout the isles are showcasing their favourite spots in town in an upcoming film project. The second episode of Shetland For Bairns will hit…
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Community council backs blanket 20mph speed limit
A blanket 20mph speed limit could be imposed across Lerwick if elected officials accept the views of the town’s community council. Lerwick Community Council agreed…
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Royal Mail suspends postal service outside of Lerwick
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country…
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Brief outage hits Lerwick district heating
District heat pumps briefly failed this morning (Sunday), causing a outages in Lerwick. In a social media post around 9am, Shetland Heat Energy and Power…
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