About Ryan Nicolson
Reporter since 2019. Enthusiast of nearly every sport (except cricket, which isn't a real sport) and a keen follower of cinema and Celtic FC. Twitter: @ryananic
About Ryan Nicolson
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STV to screen Brynn’s award-winning moment
Yell teenager Brynn Hauxwell will be seen on the nation’s screens tonight, picking up his Young Fundraiser of the Year award at the Daily Scotland…
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‘You complete numpty’ – NHS Shetland apologise for health centre phone message
NHS Shetland has apologised after a voice message on the Lerwick Health Centre phone number called anyone who called a “complete numpty”. Callers to the…
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Lerwick named Fishing Port of the Year
Lerwick was named the Fishing Port of the Year at the 2021 Fishing News Awards last week. In a virtual ceremony, Lerwick beat competition from…
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Milne Cup clash scheduled for July date
Shetland will face rivals Orkney in the senior football inter-county on Saturday, 31st July. Shetland Football Association (SFA) president Iain Smith said the Orkney side…
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Fundraising teen completes 16 half-marathons in May
Yell teenager Brynn Hauxwell has completed his latest charity challenge – completing 16 half-marathons in May. Brynn, who turned 16 in April, took on the…
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Friendlies kick-off senior football season
The senior football season will get underway this week, with a round of friendlies being played tonight (Monday, 17th May). Competitive action will resume on…
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Petition aiming to bring singer-songwriter up for Tall Ships nears target
A petition to bring Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon to Shetland for the 2023 Tall Ships Races is nearing its 500 signature target. Started by Kyle…
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Mareel given almost £40k as part of boost to independent cinemas
The Mareel cinema in Lerwick has been handed almost £40,000 as part of a Screen Scotland fund designed to help independent cinemas. Twenty-nine cinemas in…
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Mareel programmer delighted to be back – and offers hint about what big screen audiences can expect to see
After almost five months gathering dust, Mareel’s projectors are set to whir into life again next Friday.
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Beatrice Wishart reclaims isles MSP seat
Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has retained her seat as Shetland’s MSP. Ms Wishart pipped competitor Tom Wills (SNP) to reclaim the seat she took…
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Turnout similar to 2019 by-election
The overall turnout for the 2021 Scottish election is 66 per cent, according to Shetland Islands Council. That is similar to the 2019 by-election, which…
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Judges head north in bid to home in on winner
House-proud property owners from Shetland will go head-to-head in the latest episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year on BBC Scotland this Wednesday.
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Highland Amateur Cup off for second year
The most prestigious football trophy in the Highlands and Islands, the Highland Amateur Cup, has been cancelled for a second consecutive year. The Scottish Amateur…
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Inspirational fundraiser crosses finish line to complete Captain Tom challenge
Cancer survivor Lauren Tulloch has completed her gruelling 100 lap Captain Tom Moore challenge, raising more than £11,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust in the process….
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