Helicopter flies sick people to hospital on Christmas Day
The Coastguard helicopter was called out twice on Christmas Day to airlift people to the Shetland Mainland.
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Weight restriction introduced for Skerries ferry
A fault at the Skerries terminal means only vehicles of three tonnes and under will be allowed on the island’s ferry Filla.
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Film crew needs help to finish Skerries production
A Belgian film crew has launched a crowdfunding appeal to help them put the finishing touches on a documentary about Skerries.
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WATCH: Schoolhouse Cinema is star attraction for Skerries community
With a popcorn machine, a snazzy projector and seats from an Odeon picture house in Manchester, Skerries has its first cinema to enjoy.
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White House controversy, a Skerries cinema and emergency control centre calls in this week’s Shetland Times
• Officials have declined to confirm claims the SIC has agreed liability for the cost of its troubled headquarters. • Scotland’s chief fire officer has…
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Flight plans offer new hope for Skerries
Signs of renewed hope are emerging in Skerries with plans to have air services to and from the remote island reinstated.
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‘Loneliest boy’ Aron swamped by Christmas presents
Skerries schoolboy Aron Anderson has received thousands of cards and messages of Christmas cheer from around the world after one internet user suggested the generous
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Ferry dispute put on hold
Planned industrial action on several SIC ferries, due to take place tomorrow morning, has been called off.
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