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NorthLink disruption expected
NorthLink has warned “adverse weather” could cause disruption to their services later this week. The Hrossey is scheduled to depart Lerwick on Friday at 5.30pm…
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Up-Helly-A’ begins
The waiting is finally over for Guizer Jarl Richard Moar and his squad, as Up-Helly-A’ officially started this morning (Tuesday). The jarl, who is portraying…
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UPDATED – All schools now shut and buses cancelled
After overnight snowfall across Shetland and the forecast of more snow today (Tuesday), all schools and all early learning settings will be closed to pupils. …
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Most schools are closed
The majority of schools have closed today due to the weather. Temperatures across Shetland have been at or below freezing and there are strong northerly…
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Scalloway Fire Festival kicks off Up-Helly-A’ season
The Scalloway Fire Festival got underway this morning, kicking off the season of Up-Helly-A’s across the isles over the coming weeks and months. This year’s…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of our readers, contributors and advertisers. Hope you have a good one.
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SaxaVord Spaceport wins CAA approval
SaxaVord will become the first spaceport to be able to launch vertical rockets in the UK after receiving a licence from the UK Civil Aviation…
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Carmichael expresses concern over emissions trading rules
MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns about the potential impact of new emissions trading rules applying to domestic ferry services. From 2026, the UK domestic…
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VAS announces partnership with Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has announced a partnership with YPI Scotland. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is delivered in 280 schools across the country…
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Winners announced at Shetland Sports Awards
The winners of the Shetland Sports Awards 2023 were revealed tonight (Friday) – with Seamas MacKay named sportsperson of the year and hockey sweeping the…
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Laeverick make a welcome return
Popular country band Laeverick make a welcome return to Shetland at the weekend after being a big hit at this year’s Shetland Folk Festival. Former…
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WATCH: Runners enjoy Spiggie 10k in sunshine
Dozens of runners took part in the Spiggie 10k run in the South Mainland today. Athletes started off at the Dunrossness Public Hall at 11.30am…
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WATCH: Large crowd pay respect on Remembrance Day
Massive crowds lined the streets around the war memorial at Lerwick Town Hall this morning to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. A loud gun…
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WATCH: Tom Kitchen protege makes surprise appearance at food and drink festival
Shetland-born chef Adam Sandison made a surprise guest appearance at last weekend’s Taste of Shetland food and drink festival. Adam, who worked under famous chef…
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