Whalsay pupils raise thousands for RNLI
Whalsay School pupils raised almost £3,000 for the RNLI following a fish and chip fundraiser.
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Lerwick pub owner marks half a century of service
A Lerwick pub owner was left overwhelmed after a surprise party to celebrate half a century of service. Anna Hepburn made the decision to buy…
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Coastguard carrying out offshore medical evacuation
Emergency services are carrying out a medical evacuation at an offshore installation.
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Shetland’s first archivist honoured with new book
Shetland’s first archivist has been honoured with a book of essays showcasing topics close to his heart.
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Fund boost Lerwick 3G pitch hopes
Plans to build an artificial sports pitch in Lerwick were boosted by £150,000. Communities across Scotland were handed £1.2 million from the sportscotland’s Sport Facilities…
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Acclaimed American musician to make return
A multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter with a “crystal clear” voice is set to make a Shetland comeback. Rachel Baiman, from Illinois will perform two shows in…
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MPAs and windfarm proposals labelled an ‘absolute attack’ on the fishing industry
Fishermen have condemned plans to introduce MPAs (marine protected areas) and an offshore windfarm on the isles fishing grounds – with a lack of “evidence”…
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Lerwick pianist nominated for national award
A Lerwick pianist has made the longlist for a Scottish album of the year award.
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Investigation into assault near Harrison Square under way
An investigation has been launched into an assault near Harrison Square in Lerwick – with police confirming officers are in “possession of footage”.
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Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Rising North Festival hailed ‘absolutely amazing’
Rising North organiser Joe Robertson has expressed his delight over the calibre of talent and feedback from the audience throughout three-day festival.
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WATCH: Musical montage at Rising North’s Clickimin concert
Audiences were treated to more musical talent during the second day of Rising North Festival yesterday (Saturday). A variety of shows took place yesterday to…
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WATCH: Rising North Festival get under way
Rising North Festival kicked off yesterday (Friday) which included a free gig at the Thule Bar with a variety of heavy metal talent. Among those…
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Catalina makes flyover before goodbye
A flight crew said goodbye to the isles after making a flyover Lerwick and Sullom Voe. Earlier today (Thursday), a crew of five people on…
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