Early morning fire at Burra caravan
Firefighters were called to deal with a fire in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Group calls for community backing to save maritime heritage
A not-for-profit company is appealing for support to launch its first community project – to help preserve maritime heritage “before it is too late”.
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Donna’s wool proves an international hit – and puts Burra on the map
A woman with a passion for wool has spoken of her experiences in setting up an online business and spinning her own yarn.
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Brimful of nostalgia, Catherine’s book remembers a different way of life
The Scalloway Museum was the venue on Tuesday evening for the launch of Catherine Emslie’s book A Shetland Childhood.
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School vandalism investigated
Police are investigating reports of vandalism on the grounds of the Hamnavoe Primary School.
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WATCH: Favourable weather as winds ease for Scalloway galley burning
Around 300 guizers marched through the streets of Scalloway in favourable weather on Friday evening as earlier bitter gusts died away in time for the
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Changed (school) days indeed!
When I attended the Central School during my last year in early 1950’s we had a gym period last thing on Friday. At that time…
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Burra minister’s house plan wins councillors’ backing
A church minister looking to settle among his flock following his retirement has narrowly won the backing of the council’s planning committee following an appeal…
READ FULL STORYBeach cordoned off following “highly toxic” discovery
Meal beach in Burra remains cordoned off by police and coastguard officers after an unexploded ordnance device was discovered.
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Whalsay beat Burra in exciting Parish Cup final
Whalsay emerged victorious against Burra in a nail-biting finish to the Parish Cup, which ended at 2-1 after extra time. A David Murray shot from…
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Drink driver jailed for six and a half years
A drink driver who killed a man after ignoring pleas to slow down has been locked up for six and a half years.
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Fantastic variety at Burra
Burra Bears came to life in a jam-packed evening of comedy and quality local music.
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‘Yes’ campaign heads to Burra
The burning question over whether Scotland should become an independent country will be brought to Burra this week.
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