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Alistair Carmichael has been returned as the MP for Shetland and Orkney for a sixth time. The longstanding isles MP won the 2019 general election with over 10,000 votes, with the SNP pipped to second place. SNP candidate Robert Leslie garnered 7,874 votes compared to Mr Carmichael's 10,381. ... Read more...
The Shetland Times is in Kirkwall, where we’ll be bringing you live general election updates and news of the Northern Isles result into the early hours of the morning, alongside any big national stories. This page automatically refreshes every ten minutes. 6.21 That’s all from us. Time... Read more...
Voters are heading to the polls again today [Thursday] as the first winter general election in almost a century gets under way. (more…) Read more...
Sumburgh Airport has been forced to close after a lightning strike was believed to have hit the terminal building earlier this afternoon. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) stated: "Severe weather has affected our communications systems and the airport is currently closed until 7pm. ... Read more...
Legendary footballer Paul Gascoigne's scheduled appearance at the Sound Hall in Lerwick on Friday 13th December has been cancelled. Eventbrite, the ticketing website for the event, e-mailed ticket-holders to say that they "regret to announce" that the event had to be called off. The company st... Read more...
Oil pollution control equipment, surplus to Lerwick Harbour's requirements, is to be re-used in combating incidents overseas. The gear has been donated by Lerwick Port Authority to Fife-based International Fire and Rescue Association (IFRA), a charity founded in 2002 to assist services in countri... Read more...
Poor weather forecasts have led to NorthLink warning of disruption to its sailings during the coming week. The operator says tomorrow's northbound sailing of the Hjaltland is now planned to leave Aberdeen for Lerwick at 6pm, instead of the originally planned 7pm departure. Her estimated time o... Read more...
A drive is underway in the Christmas countdown to encourage shoppers to buy local. Small Business Saturday is a national campaign aimed at highlighting the success of small business and encourage consumers to support their own communities. The effort is being supported in the isles by MSP Beat... Read more...
A man is being airlifted after suffering an injury onboard an offshore platform. The Sumburgh-based rescue helicopter was called at around half past ten this morning to airlift the casualty. His injuries are not thought to be serious. The incident happened on a platform 95 miles south east ... Read more...
An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a fatal helicopter crash which killed four people off Sumburgh in 2013 has moved a step closer. The Crown Office says procedural hearings are due to take place next month. These are hearings which take place before the inquiry gets fully underway. ... Read more...