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…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Otter wanders the streets of Lerwick
An otter wandering the streets of Lerwick today. 😊 #shetland #lerwick @PromoteShetland @VisitScotland pic.twitter.com/I2DOzGlyen — Andrew Simpson (@als692003) September 10, 2020
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Burst water main causes damage to Lerwick homes
A burst water main led to localised flooding in Lerwick during the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving around 30 customers in Upper Sound without
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Lerwick M&Co store saved
The M&Co shop in Lerwick will be saved as part of a restructure that will see dozens of stores close across the country. Administrators were…
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Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ postponed due to coronavirus
The 2021 Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed until 2022, due to coronavirus.
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Lerwick chocolate shop Mirrie Dancers to close
The Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier has announced that its original Lerwick shop is to close.
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The String to close in ‘next few weeks’
The directors of the cafe bar The String have announced “with some reluctance” that they intend to cease trading in the next few weeks.
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Man admits sending sexual messages to underage girl
A man who admitted sending a series of sexual messages to a 15-year-old girl has been placed on the sex offenders register. Ellis Birnie, 25,…
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Expected bad weather will disrupt first ferries of 2020
NorthLink Ferries has announced disruptions to its Northern Isles service on Thursday, the first sailings of the New Year.
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Americana artist returns for double header
One of Scotland’s finest exponents of Americana music is returning to the islands for two intimate shows this week. Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Daniel Meade will be…
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