Daroja arrives in Lerwick Harbour after weekend collision
The Streamline chartered container ship Daroja was back in Lerwick today after colliding with another vessel near Peterhead on Saturday.
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National careers scheme launched in Brae
Careers advice for pupils should start much earlier so that they become aware of the opportunities in the workplace.
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Cullivoe pupils celebrate getting it right
Staff and pupils at the Cullivoe School in Yell have recently achieved their Level 1 Rights Respecting Schools Award.
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Money pours in after couple’s holiday plight
A Hungarian couple from the isles are stuck in a nightmare scenario after a serious accident during a holiday in Germany.
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Bumper crowd for 10th Mind Your Head fun run
Hundreds of runners and walkers turned out for the 10th annual Mind Your Head fun run on what was one of the best days of…
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Farmers’ union to lobby over support for crofters
The problems caused by this year’s cold wet weather will be the focus of discussions crofters have with the vice-president of farming union NFUS this week.
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Coastguard station links in to new national network
Staff at the coastguard centre in Lerwick can help their colleagues elsewhere in the UK from today, and receive help, too, when the going gets…
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New commission to tackle inequality
The question of how equal society is and where inequalities lie will be explored by a new Tackling Inequalities Commission. Set up by the Shetland…
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Support our athletes with this week’s Shetland Times
Have you picked up today’s Shetland Times? If not you’re missing out. Show your support for Team Shetland with the FREE poster included with every…
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GPs’ crisis is looming, Scott warns
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has warned there is “barely a GP surgery in Shetland which does not face real problems”.
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Top legal officer can access crash copter’s black box data, judge rules
A judge has granted a bid by Scotland’s senior law officer to get access to black box data from the helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh,…
READ FULL STORYRobinson slates ‘unhelpful’ attitude of charitable trust over voluntary project
Shetland Islands Council should not be expected to support services dropped by the charitable trust, according to the SIC’s political leader.
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Two arrested in drugs raids
Two men in their twenties have been arrested in relation to large drug seizures.
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Islanders mount campaign against Flybe and Loganair prices
A Facebook campaign against the staggering cost of flying to and from Scottish islands has gained thousands of followers overnight.
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