Cause of fatal wartime explosion on aircraft carrier in Clyde finally revealed
A massive explosion on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier on 27th March 1943, in which Lerwick man George Bruce Irvine met his death along with
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Obituary: Tribute to Nessie, colleague and friend
For several generations of Shetland schoolchildren passing through the Anderson High School and the old Anderson Educational Institute there was one teacher feared by all
READ FULL STORYYouth Voice: an occasional column
This month has been another successful one, with the usual Youth Voice meeting being very productive. We discussed the benefit of the new Mareel with
READ FULL STORYAlthing voters are heavily against Tesco
The hall at Tingwall School was not as full as on previous occasions for the latest debate from the Althing Social Group on Saturday night.
READ FULL STORYNarrow ‘win’ for those who do not believe coalition will end Liberalism in the isles
A distinguished panel of speakers lined up at the Althing at the Tingwall School on Saturday night to debate the motion “The Coalition Government means
READ FULL STORYWe got away with murder, says Sonny of time at whaling
With isles whalers gearing up for possibly their final reunion this weekend, JIM TAIT went to meet one of the few remaining Shetland men who
READ FULL STORYAir-conditioning is a refreshing change
Bobby Macaulay continues his journey in southern Africa and reports back from a trip to a holiday resort in Mozambique.
READ FULL STORYSwaziland trip revives surreal memories
Bobby Macaulay continues his travels in southern Africa amid the thrills of the World Cup which is set to come to an end on Sunday
READ FULL STORYLocal fans keep vuvuzelas quiet during anthems to avoid diplomatic skirmishes
Unst man BOBBY MACAULAY continues his series of reports from the football World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately he was unable to access the internet
READ FULL STORYSentimental journey back rekindles fond memories
Hamefarer Bill Gardner, a Scotsman now living in Canada, is both an immigrant and an emigrant. Last week he made a sentimental journey to the
READ FULL STORYNorth Roe trip reveals ruins of family crofts
Hamefarer Peter Rutter recently had a trip round Uyea and North Roe, discovering the ruined homes of forebears he did not know he had until
READ FULL STORYOne visitor will definitely not remember
Eleven-week-old Jamieson Hilton from California is believed to be the Hamefarin’s youngest visitor. He will not remember it, but he was presented with a Burra
READ FULL STORYVikings, music and speeches for the hundreds who came home
Shetland’s golden anniversary Hamefarin was launched in style at Clickimin on Monday afternoon with speeches, music, Vikings and a presentation. The ceremony marked the official
READ FULL STORYFiddlers pay fitting tribute to Anderson
As part of the Hamefarin celebrations, a Tammy Anderson Tribute Concert was held in the Clickimin on Wednesday evening.
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