Three local photographers praised by awards judges
Shetland was well represented in the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year competition – with three isles photographers getting recognition and the winning shot being
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Nurse service replaces much criticised walk-in clinics
Lerwick Health Centre will be launching a new service on Monday in which patients who need to be seen will be attended to on that
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Musical triumph celebrated in this week’s Shetland Times
Two female flute players from Sandwick Junior high School scooped the titles of Junior and Senior Young Musician of the Year on Wednesday night.
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Tourism job is above all others for Morton
Broadcaster Tom Morton has been appointed Unst’s Tourism Development Officer for six months and has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of developing the
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Devolution proposals ‘do not go far enough’
• Members of a Scottish parliamentary committee were left in no doubt that the powers contained in the draft legislation on devolution do not go
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Youngsters have their say in youth elections
• Teenagers Kaylee Mouat and Kelvin Anderson have been elected to the Scottish Youth Parliament, it was announced at Lerwick Town Hall today, and will
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New developer for Yell windfarm project
• One of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, Peel Energy, has bought the rights to the proposed Beaw Field Wind Farm near Burravoe. •
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First cruise ships arrive this week
The first cruise ships of the season are scheduled to arrive in Lerwick Harbour on Wednesday – with 1,850 tourists on board.
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First burning of the day … at Dunrossness primary
SMUHA came early in the Ness as excited bairns were treated to their own procession and galley burning on Friday afternoon.
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Gallery: Jarl Lesley’s day gets under way
History is in the making today with the first ever female Guizer Jarl proudly taking her place in the galley at Shetland’s newest fire festival,
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Home destroyed in overnight blaze
A family home in Vidlin has been destroyed following a fire overnight on Wednesday.
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Bards are back and speaking bruck
A new round of the Bards in da Bog poetry competition is being launched – with an anti-litter theme.
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GPs to share concerns with health minister
Scottish health secretary Shona Robison will today hear concerns over the number of GP vacancies in the isles. MSP Tavish Scott will be joined by
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Weather disrupts ferry sailings again
Strong winds have forced NorthLink to think again about its scheduled sailings tonight, with south-bound passengers facing a 14 hour delay before even setting sail.
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