Shetland accent ‘hardest’ in the world to emulate
A new study has named Shetland as the hardest accent in the world for actors to emulate.
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MSYPs back Dogs Against Drugs campaign
Shetland’s new MSYPs have backed The Shetland Times Dogs Against Drugs campaign.
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MSYP winners ‘very proud’ over election success
Lerwick teenager Joe Smith and Sandwick’s Bertie Summers have been voted Shetland’s new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs).
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Shetland to begin filming this month
Shetland star Ashley Jensen is thrilled that the show has been commissioned for another two series. The news of the approval from the BBC comes…
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Dialect game removed by The New York Times
A Shetland dialect group has called out the creators of Wordle after being forced to remove the isles version of the game – which had
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Shetland awarded IMMA status
Shetland has officially been recognised as an important marine mammal area (IMMA).
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Sullom Voe workers win wage increase
Unite the union confirmed today (Tuesday) that its Equans FM members working at Sullom Voe oil terminal in the Shetland Islands have accepted an improved
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WATCH: Whalsay celebrate community takeover of the Brough Kirk
Celebrations were held in Whalsay this weekend as the community claims back ownership of the Brough Kirk.
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Beatrice Wishart calls for rethink over broadband scheme
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today (Sunday) called for a rethink of the SNP’s broadband rollout.
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Scalloway man repairs forgotten fiddle which could date back to the late 1800s
A long-forgotten, dilapidated fiddle that could be almost 150 years old has been repaired after being donated to charity.
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Flood warning issued for Shetland
SEPA has issued a flood warning for Shetland this weekend.
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SIC to produce fixed links priority list
A priority list will be made to determine which isles should get tunnels first, the SIC’s fixed links project manager has confirmed.
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WATCH: Nesting Up-Helly-A’ gets under way
Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ kicked off at South Nesting Hall where the Jarl Squad enjoyed their breakfast before posing for a photoshoot with the galley.
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NorthLink warn there is a ‘high probability’ of weekend cancellations
NorthLink has warned that “adverse weather conditions” could create a number of disruptions and cancellations over the next three days.
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