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MP says students have been left ‘swinging in the wind’
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has spoken out in the House of Commons ahead of a key vote this week on the coronavirus law brought into…
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Library to host first book launch since lockdown
Shetland Library will hosts its first book launch since the lockdown, with Marsali Taylor’s latest novel in her Cass Lynch series.
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MP’s fears over ‘unfair’ online tax
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised concerns about the government’s plans for an online sales tax, saying that any changes to taxation must address unfair…
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Event will remember those lost to drugs overdose
Communities around the world are coming together on 31st August to remember those who have died or been affected by drug overdose. Lerwick Town Hall’s clock will…
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MSP praises UK government’s Job Retention Scheme
Figures for the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme, which showed 3,100 jobs in Shetland had been protected, have been hailed by MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston….
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Good turnout expected for golf’s Buildbase Open at Dale
One of the most popular events on the Dale Golf Course calendar, the Buildbase Open, is taking place today (Saturday). Around 70 players are expected…
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New app may help fight against unfair delivery charges
A new Scottish government app is supporting ongoing action to make delivery charges more transparent across rural areas.
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Return of competitive football some way off
Any competitive outdoor senior football in Shetland this year is looking more unlikely, after the Scottish government’s phase three update was released on Thursday. While…
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Police probe dangerous driving incident
The police are appealing for information regarding a “near miss” driving incident near Dale Golf Club on Friday 31st July. Around 6.55pm, the police say,…
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Amenity trust wants to attract new people
Shetland Amenity Trust is on the hunt for new trustees to help shape the future of the organisation.
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Coastal walker Penny will resume after lockdown
Long-distance walker Karen Penny is to re-start the coastal trek which she aborted in Shetland after the coronavirus outbreak. The Welsh woman had intended to…
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Sumburgh Head visitor centre reopens after delay
The Sumburgh Head lighthouse and visitor centre reopened today Sunday) after a long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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June traffic is well down in Lerwick Harbour
June saw the biggest decrease in shipping movements at Lerwick Harbour in a month since the coronavirus situation began. The number of vessels listed as…
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Seven-year-old walker raises £1,700 so far for lifeboat
Ben Masson from Lerwick completed a week-long walk yesterday (Friday) and smashed his fundraising target for the RNLI.
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