Praise for group supporting parents of autistic children
A scheme supporting parents and carers of children and young people with Autism has been described as “brilliant.”
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Weisdale teenager wins national food and drink award
Weisdale farmer Nia Hunter won the young talent award at the Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards in Edinburgh last night.
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Sandwick family raising awareness of rare eye cancer
A family from Sandwick aim to raise awareness and funds after one-year old Cian Smith was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer.
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Shetland secondary pupils’ substance use above national average
Concerns have been raised after figures show the number of secondary 2-4 pupils using illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes and vapes are above the national
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Three people arrested over the weekend for alleged drink driving
Three drivers were arrested over the weekend after allegedly being caught drunk behind the wheel.
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RAF veteran visits Shetland on 2,500 mile journey
RAF veteran Stuart Stirrat has been visiting Shetland as part of his 2,500 mile motorbike journey across 60 locations to raise funds for the Royal
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Fixed links funding may need to come from private source says transport minister
Funds for fixed links may need to be found through private enterprise according to the Transport Minister who has been visiting Shetland.
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Shetland exam results below national average
The higher and advanced higher results for Shetland are both below the national average and are lower than last year’s figures.
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Cooke Aquaculture join Team Shetland as Island Games sponsors
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland have announced they are joining the support of the Shetland Island Games team as sponsors at this summer’s event in Guernsey. David…
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ZetGas announces gas supply to stop
ZetGas has announced it is to stop selling gas, claiming supply and costs as reasons behind the “difficult” decision. The gas supplier had been in…
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Wadbister couple thank public for donations after housefire
The couple who lost their Wadbister home in a fire have thanked the public for sending donations. The GoFundMe page set up by family friend…
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Beatrice Wishart urges Shetlanders to take part in rural poverty inquiry
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart is encouraging Shetlanders to contribute to the launch of an inquiry into rural poverty by by the CPG (Cross Party Group).
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Stormy weather leaves Whalsay road showered with stones
Stormy weather over the weekend has left the road to the kirk in Brough, Whalsay covered with large stones from below either side of the
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Shetland team reveal plot twists of ‘fragile new partnership’ between lead detectives
Cast and crew of acclaimed TV series Shetland say they are “thrilled” to be back filming in the isles – and have revealed intriguing insights
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