Merlin helicopters stopped off at Sumburgh on way to Arctic training
Three military helicopters spotted at Sumburgh Airport this week were on their way to training far north inside the Arctic circle.
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NorthLink warns of ‘high possibility’ of ferry cancellations
NorthLink’s southbound ferry sailing tomorrow (Saturday) is under review with a “high possibility” of cancellation.
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In today’s edition of The Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 28th January) edition of The Shetland Times: • A 21-year-old woman with endometriosis has emotionally described the excruciating pain of the debilitating…
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Bressay parkrun cancelled due to poor forecast
Saturday’s parkrun in Bressay has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Event director Kate Wills said that, with the likelihood that ferries will be…
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Isles jobs saved as remote tower proposals are scrapped
Plans to introduce remote towers that would control Sumburgh flights from Inverness have been abandoned.
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Ferry passengers may need to leave cars behind due to reduced capacity
Whalsay folk returning home on the ferry this evening (Wednesday) may be unable to take their cars due to reduced capacity. The SIC said the…
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New police commander takes up post
An officer with a 25-year career spanning a variety of operational and specialist roles has been appointed area commander for Shetland. Chief Inspector Stuart Clemenson…
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Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ committee to discuss including women in festival
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ committee will ask its organisers their thoughts on including women in the festival. That discussion is unlikely to happen in the next…
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Incredible charity effort from relay team raises over £11k
The teacher’s squad completed their Up-Helly-A’ relay effort early on Wednesday morning – raising more than £11,000 for Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in…
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NorthLink issues update on weather-related service disruption
Tonight’s (Wednesday) northbound NorthLink crossing from Aberdeen is now expected to arrive in Lerwick three hours behind schedule, due to forecasts of high winds. NorthLink…
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Scottish government challenged over endometriosis report
The Scottish government has been challenged over what action it will take following a report by Endometriosis UK.
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First joint replacements completed after ‘phenomenal’ progress with mobile theatre
A mobile theatre is reported to be making “phenomenal” progress in providing operations previously delayed due to Covid-19.
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Praise for vaccine team after Shetland leads the way in national rollout
The vaccination rollout is reported to be a “success story through and through” with Shetland leading the way in many key groups. NHS Shetland’s public…
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Health board ‘back to business as usual’ as Covid threat eases
The health board is getting back to “business as normal” after Covid cases began to “tail off”.
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