Murder trial hears from police sergeant who made arrest
A man arrested on suspicion of murder told police that he did not know what had happened the previous night, a court heard on Wednesday.
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Shetland records one new confirmed coronavirus case
NHS Shetland says one person has tested positive for coronavirus today (Wednesday 25th November). The case is related to off-island travel, the health board says….
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Carmichael blasts lack of ambition in spending review and demands more investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review amounts to a retreat in ambition masked by warm words, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
READ FULL STORYCoronavirus figures rise by two as NHS investigates fluctuations
Shetland’s coronavirus total has risen from 71 to 73 today (Wednesday 25th November). That comes a day after the figure dropped by two, to 71,…
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Calls for independent analysis into Viking Energy Windfarm Project
Calls for independent analysis on the progress of Viking Energy wind farm project have been made to ensure the community can trust what is presented. …
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Warnings issued over impact of Good Shepherd’s delayed replacement on Fair Isle community
The SIC is to invite a Scottish minister to Fair Isle to hear concerns about delays replacing the Good Shepherd ferry. Councillor Allison Duncan raised…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland ‘looking into’ Covid figures drop
NHS Shetland says it is “looking into” why Shetland’s coronavirus total dropped by two cases on Tuesday. The official government figures saw the cumulative total…
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Lightning strike caused South Mainland power outage
A lightning strike was the cause of a power outage to hundreds of homes in the South Mainland on the weekend. The lightning strike on…
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‘Christmas spirit has definitely arrived’ – Lerwick’s tree goes up in Market Cross
Lerwick’s Christmas tree has been unveiled – marking the start of the town’s festive season.
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Shetland remains at level one as Sturgeon hails ‘grounds for cautious optimism’ in tackling Covid-19
Shetland is to again remain at level one Covid-19 restrictions, the First Minister has confirmed. Nicola Sturgeon announced today (Tuesday) that no areas would see…
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Air traffic controllers to vote on strike over centralisation plans
Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (Hial) air traffic controllers will vote on whether to strike on centralisation plans. If members of the Prospect union agree…
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Halcro Johnston appointed to shadow cabinet
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed to the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet by party leader, Douglas Ross. Mr Halcro Johnston, who…
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WATCH: Lerwick Power Station’s new engine arrives for installation
Energy company Wärtsilä Energy recently delivered a new engine to the Lerwick Power Station, which is expected to be up and running early next year….
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NHS Shetland expects to offer Covid vaccines next month
NHS Shetland says it expects to be able to start offering coronavirus vaccines next month.
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