Active Shetland strategy seeks data on physical activity
Shetland residents are being asked to share details of how physically active they are, as part of a study into exercise. The Active Shetland Strategy…
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Coastguard tends to Yell resident
Coastguard Rescue 900 attended to a medical emergency overnight, airlifting one patient to hospital. A resident from Yell was taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital…
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Man dies after coastguard rescue
Following an incident yesterday afternoon when the coastguard responded to a call for assistance from diving vessel Valhalla, a man has died it has been…
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Two divers were taken to hospital after a rescue operation off Bressay on Monday afternoon. The coastguard was called to assist following a call of…
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You can now digitally plan your food and drink tour of Shetland
Shetland Food and Drink has published a new digital guide to help explore and savour more of Shetland’s culinary delights.
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Parents urged to warn children of dangers of alcohol after antisocial behaviour
An appeal is being made for parents to keep a check on their children following an incident of antisocial behaviour in Lerwick on Saturday night
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Pair of Shetland heroes receive BEM award
Two islanders who have offered help and assistance to residents above and beyond their calling have been recognised with a British Empire Medal awarded at…
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Eclipse is caught through the Shetland cloud
Shetland was expected to be one of the best locations in the UK to view this morning’s partial solar eclipse, but cloud made conditions less…
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Shetland the place to be for tomorrow’s solar show
Shetland is expected to be one of the best locations in the UK to view tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible shortly…
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New Life Knab plans in a tight spot over parking issue
Attempts by a Lerwick church to relocate to what was the old Anderson High School’s science block has been discussed again by the town’s community
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Air traffic controllers vote to renew industrial action against centralisation
Air Traffic Controllers for Highlands and islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) have voted overwhelmingly to renew their mandate for industrial action in opposition to centralisation.
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Secondary school attendance stood at over 99 per cent
“Unprecedented” figures have been released which give secondary school pupils top marks for attendance – despite extended periods of home learning due to Covid restrictions.
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New report finds major failings in air traffic control plans
Fresh criticism has been levelled against controversial plans to centralise air traffic control services.
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Space centre to result in tourism boost, safety board hears
Questions have been raised over a potential tourism boost as a result of Unst’s participation in the space race.
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