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Fair Isle visit keeps trio on course for golfing challenge

It was a golfing challenge to beat all others when three men teamed up to raise money for a cancer cure – and now it has involved a quick round in Fair Isle, as well.

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Bail refused

A man who was arrested in Aberdeen on Tuesday appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday, but was refused bail and remanded in custody.

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Streamline challenges government over North Boats contract

Streamline Shipping Group is seeking damages from the Scottish government over its failed bid to operate the North Boats contract.

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Praise for inventive Olnafirth pupils

Pupils from Olnafirth Primary School in Voe are celebrating after being highly commended in Scotland’s Junior Saltire Prize for their wave powered generator.

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Weatherman Batty’s anti-poverty challenge coming to Northern Isles

STV weatherman Sean Batty is taking up a cycling challenge in the Northern Isles to raise money for children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty.

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SIC frustrated by continued government inaction on housing debt

Shetland Islands Council is urging the UK and Scottish Governments to recognise the “critical” urgency of arranging talks to resolve its outstanding £40 million housing debt.

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A flag-waving celebration

Shetland is once again celebrating its Flag Day on midsummer’s day 21st June.

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Jailed over punch that changed a man’s life

A Yell man who rendered his assault victim unconscious with a single blow to the head is beginning a 12-month prison term.

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Unpaid work for sex offender who indecently assaulted woman

A sex offender who assaulted a woman indecently as she slept has been ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work.

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Mareel wins nationwide ‘architectural excellence’ award

Cinema and music venue Mareel has become one of only five Scottish projects to receive a national award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

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