WATCH: Local trawler towed to safety after running aground
The Aith lifeboat crew had to come to the rescue of a local trawler this morning (Saturday) after she ran aground near Trondra.
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Two Lerwick lifeboat crew qualify as mechanics
Two Lerwick lifeboat crew members have completed their training as lifeboat mechanics.
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Dry weather as hundreds enjoy open day
Hundreds turn out to enjoy annual open day at Victoria Pier.
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Lifeboat called out after well-supported fundraiser
The importance of the Lerwick Lifeboat was illustrated just hours after a fundraiser pulled in £2,700 to help fund it.
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Captain of vessel saved by Aith lifeboat volunteers donates to station
The captain of a fish carrier helped by the Aith lifeboat volunteers has donated £5000 for the West Side station.
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WATCH: Heroic sacrifice remembered 20 years after Green Lily rescue
Two services were held simultaneously on Sunday afternoon to remember Coastguard winchman Bill Deacon, who died 20 years ago following the courageous rescue of crew…
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Firefighter driving ban, amenity trust job worries and lifeboat refit
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Big-hearted Willum raises a grand for the lifeboat
A super-fit schoolboy has raised £1,000 for the RNLI by taking part in a gruelling swimming and cycling challenge – double his initial £500 target.
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Lerwick lifeboat rescue to feature on BBC documentary
The Lerwick lifeboat Michael and Jane Vernon is to feature in a BBC documentary showcasing the lifesaving work of the RNLI.
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Lifeboat called from Boat Week to tow vessel to safety
A boat which got in to difficulty off Noss was assisted by the Lerwick lifeboat – which arrived on the scene straight from participating in…
READ FULL STORYAith lifeboat called out after yacht suffered difficulties
The lifeboat in Aith was called out this morning after a yacht lost power off Papa Stour.
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Tribute unveiled to lifeboat crewman Ian Leask
A memorial bench honouring the service of fondly remembered lifeboat crewman Ian Leask was unveiled in Lerwick today.
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Aith RNLI welcomes charity walker
A man from Kent who gave up his job to raise money for the RNLI will be taking his round-Britain walk to Shetland on Sunday.
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