Shetland hold on to lead in junior inter-county after first day
Shetland won the first event of this year’s junior inter-county against Orkney, triumphing 55-42 in today’s (Saturday) athletics at Pickaquoy in Kirkwall.
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Talking Sport … with Jim Tait
Shetland’s competitors could have a short trip to the 2023 NatWest Island Games, after it was confirmed this week that Orkney is most likely to
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WATCH: Double Shetland victory in senior netball inter-county 2018
Shetland’s senior netball squad have beaten Orkney in the 37th inter-county fixture in front of a strong home support.
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WATCH: Lerwick crowds watch Kirkwall City Pipe Band at Market Cross
A crowd gathered at the Market Cross in Lerwick today (Monday) to watch a visiting pipe band perform.
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Joy for Shetland as they reclaim Milne Cup
Shetland has reclaimed the Milne Cup after a well-earned victory at Gilbertson Park this evening.
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Home support could make a difference, says junior captain
The 70th annual junior inter-county kicks off tomorrow with Shetland’s talented young athletes looking to reclaim the Stuart Cup after two years of defeat.
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MSP requests action following air ambulance mistake
An air ambulance flight sent from Aberdeen to Orkney to pick up a sick baby flew instead to Sumburgh Airport.
READ FULL STORYBlues knocked out of cup after defeat to rivals Orkney
Shetland have been knocked out of the Jock Mackay Cup following a 2-1 defeat to intercounty rivals Orkney at the weekend. Two Orkney strikes early…
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Cost of keeping fit will hamper some, Lerwick woman claims
The “colossal” cost of leisure facilities in Shetland means that families could be paying four times more to keep fit than those in other areas
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Experienced firefighter appointed as new senior officer for Scottish islands.
Fire services in Scotland’s major island communities got a new top officer at the end of last week. Fraser Burr has been with the fire
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Shetland lose out in inter-county clashes
A battling hockey team made Orkney work hard for a result which saw them retain the Lady Hamilton Cup, while the Shetland football team lost…
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Five year deal is announced for emergency tug
The UK government will fund the emergency towing vessel for the next five years, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced. It follows news that the…
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Tarnishing the reputation (Fraser Thompson)
I write in reply to your headline in the paper “Footballers did drink …” and also on your Facebook page.
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Orkney win final two events to seal Junior Inter County title
• Despite winning three of the five events at this year’s Inter County a second day collapse has seen Orkney clinch the title. • Shetland’s
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