Bolt in the blue meeting after lightning strike
A freak lightning strike led to an air emergency and a bolt in the blue meeting with a ‘football legend’ for broadcaster Davie Gardiner and…
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More ferry disruption
NorthLink has warned of further disruption to services until Monday – with passengers being told today’s ferry sailing from Aberdeen to Shetland, via Orkney, departing…
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SIC approves £18.6m for Fair Isle ferry
Shetland Islands Council has today (Fri) agreed unanimously to fund up to £18.6 million towards the cost of a new Fair Isle ferry and related…
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Funding will help new maritime heritage plan
Shetland Amenity Trust has secured funding to embark on a new maritime heritage initiative at Shetland Museum and Archives.
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NorthLink warns of weather delays
NorthLink is warning of potential disruption in services over the weekend. The Hjaltland is due to leave Aberdeen for Orkney and Shetland tomorrow. But NorthLink…
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Museum cafe closes
The museum cafe is closing due to staff shortages, Shetland Amenity Trust has announced. Hay’s Dock by the Dowry – operated by Beervana Ltd –…
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Weather latest
The council has advised some schools will remain closed today, while there is also disruption to school bus services. Aith Junior High School and Happyhansel…
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West Side schools remain closed due to weather
Due to wintry weather, some West Side schools will remain closed today, and school transport to other Shetland schools is affected. Overnight snowfall has meant…
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Two graduation ceremonies to take place
UHI Shetland will host two graduation ceremonies for the first time this year. Organisers say unprecedented numbers of graduates are due to be presented with…
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WATCH: Swan returns with new mast
The Swan has made a welcome return to Scalloway after a brand new mast was fitted in Ullapool.
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MPs vote on ‘bizarre anachronism’
Alistair Carmichael has voted to abolish hereditary peers from the House of Lords, calling it “a bizarre anachronism”. The majority of hereditary peers – lords…
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Lifeboat personnel awarded coronation medals
Coronation medals have been awarded to those with five years’ service with the Lerwick lifeboat. It follows a special event attended yesterday by Lord Lieutenant
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New partnership helps those affected by cancer
A new partnership aims to improve support offered to those affected by cancer. The Improving the Cancer Journey (IJC) service follows joint working between NHS…
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Urgent question on budget implications for farming communities
Shetland’s MP has led an urgent question in the House of Commons on the implication’s of last week’s budget on farming communities. Alistair Carmichael has…
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