Norwegian PM arrives in Shetland for museum opening

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has arrived in Shetland on a visit which will see him open the new Scalloway Museum tomorrow morning and help further cement the close historical ties which bind islanders and Norwegians together.

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Jail term for Aberdeen man who came off boat with £5,000-worth of heroin

An Aberdeen man who brought £5,000-worth of heroin into Shetland was jailed for more than two-and-a-half years today when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court.

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Salmon farming restrictions lifted as isles are declared officially ISA-free

Two giant Norwegian salmon companies which own all the salmon farms south-west of the Mainland are to be freed of restrictions relating to the outbreak of infectious salmon anaemia in 2009.

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Shetland boat lands what may be UK’s biggest ever oyster

The Shetland fishing boat Fidelitas has caught what could be the largest oyster ever found in the UK.

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Electrician who stole cash from client’s house ordered to do unpaid work

An electrician with a history of stealing money from clients’ houses was ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work for his latest offence.

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Transport minister hoping for ‘speedy resolution’ to dispute over ferry service

Final preparations being made for Scalloway Museum celebration

Broadband link proves its quality with puffin show

Wave machine design propels Voe pupils towards big prize

Lawyers’ views awaited as MSPs push for answers on future of North Boats contract

Nesting man admits firing rifle in his living room

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