Suspected mine is false alarm
A suspected mine in Yell turned out to be a false alarm after a bomb disposal team was sent to investigate. Last week, a mussel…
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Northern Isles fishermen at risk due to unexploded ordnance, says MP Carmichael
Unexploded wartime ordnance is putting Northern Isles fishermen at risk in Scapa Flow, according to MP Alistair Carmichael. He says a “systematic sweep” must be…
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Work at Saxa Vord radar station progressing well, says MoD
Work on the new radar base at Saxa Vord in Unst is progressing well and could soon be operational, according to the Ministry of Defence
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Police probe alleged incident at Garths Ness buildings
Police are appealing for witnesses after what they described as “an altercation between a man and a woman” south of Quendale, Dunrossness.
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