Police warn of ice on roads
Police have warned roads in the isles are heavily affected by ice, which is likely to cause disruption. The A970 north of Lerwick and the…
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Police issue appeal to trace driver of car which may have broken down on A971
Police want to speak with the driver of a car which may have broken down at the roadside in Central Mainland. PC Drummond in Lerwick…
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Isles folk recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
Two Shetland people will be awarded British Empire Medals after being recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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Police appeal for witnesses after report of careless driving
The police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of careless driving on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was said to have occurred about…
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Police address social media speculation to confirm meter-checker is ‘legitimate trader’
A workman visiting Shetland homes to check electricity meters has been confirmed as a legitimate trader following concerns raised about his authenticity on social media….
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Officers engaged with 1,700 Shetland drivers during winter road safety campaign
A winter road safety campaign has reached more than 1,700 drivers across Shetland in the past fortnight. Police officers have been out and about across…
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Police appeal for information after break-in
Police are appealing for information after a shop in the Staney Hill area of Lerwick was broken into. The break-in occurred at Tait Electronics Ltd…
READ FULL STORYSexual crimes hit ten-year high in isles
The number of recorded sexual crimes in Shetland has hit a ten-year high. According to new figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS), 56 sexual…
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Bressay woman reported missing
A woman from Bressay has been reported missing prompting a police appeal for information. Faith Clarke, 38, is said to have “taken a ferry and…
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WATCH: Caution urged after debris spills on road at Girlsta
Police and an SIC Roads team are on their way to Girlsta following reports of spilt debris on the road near Girlsta. One reader contacted…
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Woman taken to hospital after Sletts incident
A woman has been taken to hospital in Lerwick after entering the water at the Sletts. Police and coastguard teams were called to the area…
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Drink driving offences continued to rise in Shetland despite lockdown
Drink and drug driving offences increased during lockdown in Shetland.
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Moorfield Hotel fire investigation could take weeks to provide answers
Police and fire services are to carry out a joint investigation into the massive blaze which destroyed the Moorfield Hotel in Brae – but it…
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Police in Shetland appeal for anyone with information about Moorfield Hotel fire to contact officers
Police in Shetland are continuing enquiries at the site of the Moorfield Hotel fire in Brae – and have asked anyone with information to get…
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