First candidate declared for December election
The first candidate to stand against Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael in the December general election has been declared. Scottish Labour members in the…
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Firm loses legal appeal over £370 million ferry subsidy
A ferry firm has lost an appeal over Scottish government subsidies to provide services plying the waters between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles. Pentland…
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Shetland retain Stuart Cup in junior inter-county clash
Shetland retained the Stuart Cup with a convincing win over Orkney in the junior inter-county by 161½ points to 141½.
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Shetland hold on to lead in junior inter-county after first day
Shetland won the first event of this year’s junior inter-county against Orkney, triumphing 55-42 in today’s (Saturday) athletics at Pickaquoy in Kirkwall.
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Talking Sport … with Jim Tait
Shetland’s competitors could have a short trip to the 2023 NatWest Island Games, after it was confirmed this week that Orkney is most likely to
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WATCH: Double Shetland victory in senior netball inter-county 2018
Shetland’s senior netball squad have beaten Orkney in the 37th inter-county fixture in front of a strong home support.
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WATCH: Lerwick crowds watch Kirkwall City Pipe Band at Market Cross
A crowd gathered at the Market Cross in Lerwick today (Monday) to watch a visiting pipe band perform.
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Joy for Shetland as they reclaim Milne Cup
Shetland has reclaimed the Milne Cup after a well-earned victory at Gilbertson Park this evening.
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Home support could make a difference, says junior captain
The 70th annual junior inter-county kicks off tomorrow with Shetland’s talented young athletes looking to reclaim the Stuart Cup after two years of defeat.
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MSP requests action following air ambulance mistake
An air ambulance flight sent from Aberdeen to Orkney to pick up a sick baby flew instead to Sumburgh Airport.
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Shetland have been knocked out of the Jock Mackay Cup following a 2-1 defeat to intercounty rivals Orkney at the weekend. Two Orkney strikes early…
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Cost of keeping fit will hamper some, Lerwick woman claims
The “colossal” cost of leisure facilities in Shetland means that families could be paying four times more to keep fit than those in other areas
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Experienced firefighter appointed as new senior officer for Scottish islands.
Fire services in Scotland’s major island communities got a new top officer at the end of last week. Fraser Burr has been with the fire
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Shetland lose out in inter-county clashes
A battling hockey team made Orkney work hard for a result which saw them retain the Lady Hamilton Cup, while the Shetland football team lost…
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