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Times campaign gathers more support
More than 500 people have signed The Shetland Times petition urging the Scottish government to channel the proceeds of crime into Dogs Against Drugs. The…
READ FULL STORYCharity walkers begin 15 hour journey
Sixteen people are walking from Sumburgh Lighthouse to Lerwick to raise money for charities supporting the people of Gaza. The group set off from the…
READ FULL STORYBrae police station faces closure
A disused police station in Brae could close pending a consultation with the community. Continuing costs to run the building while so few officers use…
READ FULL STORYIn this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (22nd March) edition of The Shetland Times:
READ FULL STORYFerry’s return delayed because of ‘essential’ work
The return of a NorthLink passenger ferry from drydock has been delayed due to additional work needed on her. The Hrossey was scheduled to return…
READ FULL STORYThursday and Friday ferry and freight sailings cancelled
Tonight’s ferry sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen is the last for a few days, after NorthLink cancelled the return sailing tomorrow due to adverse weather….
READ FULL STORYClaire Leveque body released to family
The body of a 24-year-old woman allegedly murdered in Sandness last month has been released to her family. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service…
READ FULL STORYHundreds join Dogs Against Drugs campaign
More than 200 people have signed the Shetland Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs over the weekend. Since the campaign launched on Friday…
READ FULL STORYSign Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs
A massive Shetland Times campaign launches today [Friday] demanding the Scottish government channels cash it earns from the proceeds of crime to Dogs Against Drugs….
READ FULL STORYWoman denies threatening bus passengers
A woman has pleaded not guilty to acting in a threatening and abusive manner on a public bus in Lerwick. Sarah Irvine, 38, was accused…
READ FULL STORYIs school year too short? Althing to decide
Do kids have too much free time outside of school term? Are parents driven to distraction? Or do school pupils need quality time away from…
READ FULL STORYYoung badminton players triumph against Orkney
Shetland’s young badminton players have have secured an impressive home win against Orkney this weekend. The sports Shetland association has offered a “massive well done”…
READ FULL STORYFunding request after tall ships security staff recruited from south
Councillors will next week be asked to give their backing to up to £18,000 in match funding which could pave the way for more public…
READ FULL STORYUPDATED: Low tidal conditions impact on freight sailings
Ferry operator NorthLink says weather and tidal conditions are behind a decision for the Hrossey to leave Aberdeen earlier than her scheduled time tomorrow. The…
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