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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Tribute to rock final night of Tall Ships Races
Entertainment at the Tall Ships Races will be rounded off with a Queen tribute act topping the bill on the Saturday night. The full line…
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Douglas Ross hails success of drugs charity
The funding for charity Dogs Against Drugs should be increased because of a spike in demand, according to MSP Douglas Ross. Mr Ross was treated…
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Works to affect Bressay ferry service
Overnight work to terminals will affect the Bressay-Lerwick ferry service this month. Work on the linkspan control huts and related equipment will take place overnight…
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Coastguard: Patient flown to Lerwick for treatment
Coastguard have brought a patient to Clickimin at lunchtime today (Thursday). The call was made shortly after midday and a helicopter crew travelled to Yell…
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WATCH: A look back on Up-Helly-A’
The first Up-Helly-A’ in Lerwick since 2020 was held yesterday (Tuesday) with thousands in attendance for the spectacle. Nobody was left disappointed as it returned…
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Abandoned guinea pigs found in Lerwick
An appeal from the Scottish SPCA has been launched to find the owners of three guinea pigs that were abandoned in Lerwick on Saturday. The…
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Cruise in Company guest harbours announced
Several harbours have been selected as guest hosts for Cruise in Company, as part of next year’s Tall Ships Races. Scalloway, Cullivoe and the Unst…
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Head teacher to leave Anderson High
A new head teacher will be required at Anderson High school next summer – as the current post-holder will take early retirement at the end…
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Popular Lerwick takeaway goes up for sale
Faerdie Maet takeaway in Lerwick has been put up for sale. The popular town eatery, which was formerly known as Solotti’s cafe, has been listed…
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