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Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found in a West Side loch.The public is advised to stay away from the Loch of Aithsness, near Aith.Blue-green algae can be harmful to wild animals, livestock and pets, while humans who come into contact with it can get a rash or vomit.Warning s... Read more...
Several items were stolen from a garden shed at Marthastoon, Aith. (more…) Read more...
The Aith lifeboat has come to the rescue of a salmon boat which broke down about four miles north-east of Foula.Shetland Coastguard received the call at 5am on Saturday morning to the Migdale, due to a machinery failure.The coastguard believed it was an issue with the vessel's prop and four... Read more...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of damage to a parked car.The car, a blue Ford Fiesta, is said to have been damaged at the West Mainland Leisure Centre in Aith at around 3.40pm on Tuesday 3rd October.Any members of the public who have information relating to the inciden... Read more...
A picnic destination beloved by locals and tourists alike has had its donations box vandalised.Michaelswood, in Aith, is a popular woodland walking destination on Shetland's west side and has attracted glowing reviews from tourists on travel review website TripAdvisor.But this morning Ray Fe... Read more...
The Aith lifeboat crew came to the assistance of the pleasure craft The Otter yesterday after she broke down and was drifting out to sea.The small boat, with one person on board, experienced a dead battery while off the isle of Vementry on the West Side of Shetland.While the seas were calm... Read more...
Despite fears for the weather with a few showers in the morning, Sunday afternoon turned out to be bright and sunny for the large crowds who attended the 2009 Aith Lifeboat Gala.The gala was opened in a blaze of colour by the Lerwick jarl squad led by Steven Mouat, Lerwick junior jarl Kristof... Read more...