Calm start to Viking festivities in Brae
The Delting Jarl’s Squad was blessed with a dry and calm start to the day as they mustered at The Northern Lights function room to…
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Applicant MacColl ‘thrilled and overwhelmed’ after pizzeria plan approved
A pizzeria between Voe and Brae was given the green light by the council’s planning committee today in a unanimous decision, to the relief and…
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Demand is for isles-based 999 call centre, says Wills
A councillor has spoken out after the head of Scotland’s police watchdog said new technology should help alleviate concerns over local knowledge in the wake…
READ FULL STORYPedestrian injured in Market Cross road accident
An elderly pedestrian was injured and taken to hospital following an accident in Lerwick on Monday evening.
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Storm Gertrude wreaks havoc as Met Office issues ‘risk to life’ warning
Strong winds have wreaked havoc, including blowing over a high-sided vehicle on the A970 at…
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Wir Shetland sends explanation to islands minister
Wir Shetland chairman John Tulloch has written to Scottish islands minister Derek Mackay explaining the aims of the autonomy group.
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Injured man waits four hours for ambulance
An elderly man with a suspected broken hip was left waiting nearly four hours for an ambulance in icy conditions yesterday.
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Party differences would be ‘political suicide’
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide – says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson.
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Anger over fishing quotas and trust funding slashed
In this week’s Shetland Times: • Comprehensive coverage of the landmark court hearing probing Alistair Carmichael’s return to Westminster. • Exclusive – warning fired over…
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Carmichael election hearing – day two
As the hearing considering the election of Alistair Carmichael enters its second day The Shetland Times continues to bring you live coverage from the courtroom.
READ FULL STORYQC argues case against MP should be dismissed
The case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued.
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Carmichael election challenge – live stream
The legal challenge against Alistair Carmichael’s election to Westminster begins today – and will be streamed live on The Shetland Times website. In a legal…
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Crews called back to Gremista landfill fire
Fire crews were this morning called back to the landfill site at the Gremista waste management plant.
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Housing shortage could hit business development
The shortage of accommodation for workers could continue for the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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