Detained air rifle teenager appeals sentence
The teenager who was sentenced to three years in custody after threatening people with an air rifle is appealing against his sentence.
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Skipper and crewman took drugs before fatal sinking
The skipper and fellow crewman of the stricken vessel Diamond were intoxicated by illegal and controlled drugs when the vessel sank last year, killing one…
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Urquhart: Viking decision is great news
Independent Highlands and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart has welcomed the “great news” that progress can be made on the Viking Energy windfarm.
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AHS netball girls reach cup quarter-finals
The Anderson High School netball team progressed to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Schools Cup Open Silver competition following Saturday’s 40-12 victory over Edinburgh-based Balerno
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Union criticised but ferry strike will go ahead
Inter-island ferry passengers face another morning of disruption on Wednesday despite hopes that industrial action had been suspended ahead of the trial of a pilot…
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Windfarm opponents’ legal challenge fails
A final legal challenge against the Viking Energy windfarm by campaigners has failed.
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Decision day looms in windfarm legal fight
The Supreme Court will deliver its judicial decision on plans for the Viking Energy windfarm tomorrow.
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Wave power scheme shelved
A wave power energy scheme behind a major green project off the Shetland coast has been shelved, marking a set-back for isles’ renewables.
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Pensioner attacked in hospital
A teenager has been placed on supervision for two years after assaulting an elderly man at the Gilbert Bain Hospital on Christmas Eve.
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Smoker sets hostel bed alight
A smoker was taken to hospital with burns on his hands, after setting fire to bedding at the Islesburgh hostel.
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Carmichael introduces ‘votes at 16’ motion
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael, has said it is “unthinkable” that 16 and 17 year olds will be unable to vote in the 2020 General…
READ FULL STORYFerry strikes continue, but union speaks of fresh hope
Fresh hope has emerged that a resolution could be found to the industrial dispute between ferry mates in the Unite trade union and the SIC,…
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Health centre to extend area it covers
The Scalloway Health Centre will take on more patients over a wider area when the new practice opens in the former primary school building later…
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Snow disruption: schools closed
All school across Shetland are closed today because of overnight snow.
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