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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Firewalkers brave hot coals for Ability Shetland
Brave firewalkers took to the hot coals this evening to help raise cash for Ability Shetland. The event at Lerwick Playpark attracted huge crowds as…
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Public to see plans for electricity grid
The public will have the chance to scrutinise new plans for the new electricity grid connection with the British network. Statkraft’s plans for a greener…
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Former cop is new Tall Ships officer
A retired police officer has been appointed chief liaison officer for next year’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick. Martyn Brill, who retired from his role…
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Over 2,000 meals donated by Tesco shoppers in Lerwick
Shoppers in Lerwick have been given a big thank you after providing the equivalent of 2,004 meals to support foodbanks and local frontline charities. The…
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Follow Lerwick’s Swan in Tall Ships Race
Lerwick boat, Swan, could finish the Tall Ships race in third place as it could knock off it’s Polish competitor Belfor. Due to a Time Correction Factor…
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