Coastguard aid oil rig worker
A person was transferred to hospital from an oil rig southeast of Shetland this evening (Sunday). The call to coastguard was made before 6pm and…
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WATCH: Christmas parade brings festive cheer to town
Even the Grinch was unable to steal the festive cheer from the crowd that lined the streets of Lerwick to see Santa this afternoon (Saturday)….
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WATCH: Lifetime achievement award ‘humbled’ Henderson
Surprise was the thought on Mandy Henderson’s mind when she realised she had won the Lifetime Endeavour award at last night’s (Friday) Shetland Sports Awards…
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End the ‘scourge’ of fuel poverty, MP says
There should be more action to help families heat homes over the winter, Alistair Carichael said to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Thursday. The…
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Sowing the seed to save Shetland aets
Pioneering research is being carried out to save a traditional Shetland crop and the unique crafts it sustains.
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Winners announced at Shetland Sports Awards
The winners of the Shetland Sports Awards 2023 were revealed tonight (Friday) – with Seamas MacKay named sportsperson of the year and hockey sweeping the…
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Abduction and attempted murder charges for man at Sheriff Court
A 31-year-old man has been charged with abduction and attempted murder at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Rhys Chan, of Leicester, appeared at court today (Friday) where…
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Skipper in kitten row poured jug of water over former partner
A skipper carried out a “nasty” assault on his former partner after she refused to leave his house without her kitten.
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Brothers’ ‘scuffle’ over tobacco led to assault
Two brothers got into a “scuffle” over tobacco with one punching the other on his arm.
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‘Do you know who I am?’ drunk dad yelled at officers before night in cells
A 44-year-old father’s rare night out ended in a police cell after he became “extremely belligerent” and aggressive towards officers.
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Two-man crew of sunken creel boat rescued
The two man crew from a fishing boat were rescued this morning (Friday) after their creel boat sunk off Skerries. A call to the coastguard…
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Shetland comedian named Scotland’s third most influential contributor
A comedian has been “blown away” after being named one of the most influential cultural contributors in Scotland.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 1st December) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Tunnel action groups launch online fundraising auction
The Unst and Yell tunnel action groups have today (Friday) launched an online auction to help to raise funds for an “essential” phase of their work.
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