Port authority signs offshore wind agreement
Lerwick Port Authority will provide support for a major floating offshore windfarm after signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today (Wednesday). The memorandum with Irish…
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Man arrested over road incident involving a car and pedestrian
A 24-year old man has been been arrested following a road incident involving a car and a pedestrian at Sandveien, Lerwick.
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Pedestrian in serious condition after incident involving a car
A pedestrian was taken and remains in hospital after a road accident in Sandveien, Lerwick in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Renowned author Sinclair dies
Well-known author Douglas M Sinclair, who has written a number of books on Shetland history, died on Sunday. His books include Old Lerwick: Lanes and…
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Islesburgh Youth Club at risk of closure
Children could be permanently left without a youth club unless more parents step forward as volunteers to help run it.
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Council convenor praises Tall Ships organisers
Council convenor Andrea Manson has thanked all those involved with the “phenomenal” successes of the Tall Ships Races.
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Tall ships officially kicks off
Hundreds lined the streets of Lerwick to see the colourful crew parade as the tall ships event officially kicked off in style. The hour-long march…
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Holmsgarth stage almost ready for tall ships
Tall ships organisers are making the final preparations for the event which begins on Wednesday. Construction of the Holmsgarth main stage is expected to be…
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Tall Ships organisers announce road closures
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets as Lerwick hosts the long- awaited 2023 Tall Ships Races for four days from next Wednesday.
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First look at new fishing vessel Prolific
The newest addition to the Shetland fishing fleet arrived on Thursday night after a long trip from the shipyard in Croatia. Prolific’s crew were welcomed…
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WATCH: Crew geared up for new Altaire
The chief engineer of the new Altaire said the crew was delighted with the latest addition to the pelagic fleet following her maiden voyage to…
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Lifeboat safely helps vessel to harbour
Lerwick Lifeboat rescued a motor vessel in the early hours this morning (Wednesday) after she had suffered from mechanical failures. Coastguard confirmed the unnamed Norwegian…
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Road safety pupils given awards in Lerwick
Children from schools across Shetland were hailed as a driving force that kept pupils engaged in road safety at a presentation today (Monday) in Lerwick. …
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Tall Ships tickets on sale next week
Thousands of tickets are set to go on sale next week for the Tall Ships Ships concert programme.
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