High school and old water works damaged by vandals
Vandals damaged high school property and an old water works in separate attacks last weekend, police said. A bench at Brae High School was damaged…
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Witnesses sought after fire-raising near primary school
Police are appealing for witnesses after an office chair was set alight in the multi-purpose court of the Sound Primary School on Sunday evening. A…
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Efforts are under way to apprehend cruel housebreakers who ransacked the Lerwick home just days after his funeral.
READ FULL STORYVandals drove on primary school field and damaged bin
Vandals drove on a primary school field and ripped a bin from its mounting, police said. Shetland police officers are investigating the offences, which are…
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Dog owners reminded to keep pets on lead near ewes
Shetland Police have received reports of dogs being allowed to run free in fields where ewes are in lamb. The force posted on Facebook about…
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Police warn of ice on roads
Police have warned roads in the isles are heavily affected by ice, which is likely to cause disruption. The A970 north of Lerwick and the…
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Police issue appeal to trace driver of car which may have broken down on A971
Police want to speak with the driver of a car which may have broken down at the roadside in Central Mainland. PC Drummond in Lerwick…
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Isles folk recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
Two Shetland people will be awarded British Empire Medals after being recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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Police appeal for witnesses after report of careless driving
The police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of careless driving on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was said to have occurred about…
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Police address social media speculation to confirm meter-checker is ‘legitimate trader’
A workman visiting Shetland homes to check electricity meters has been confirmed as a legitimate trader following concerns raised about his authenticity on social media….
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Officers engaged with 1,700 Shetland drivers during winter road safety campaign
A winter road safety campaign has reached more than 1,700 drivers across Shetland in the past fortnight. Police officers have been out and about across…
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Police appeal for information after break-in
Police are appealing for information after a shop in the Staney Hill area of Lerwick was broken into. The break-in occurred at Tait Electronics Ltd…
READ FULL STORYSexual crimes hit ten-year high in isles
The number of recorded sexual crimes in Shetland has hit a ten-year high. According to new figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS), 56 sexual…
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Bressay woman reported missing
A woman from Bressay has been reported missing prompting a police appeal for information. Faith Clarke, 38, is said to have “taken a ferry and…
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