Lerwick lifeboat quickly attend injured fisherman in need of medical care
An injured crewman in need of medical care was rescued from a French fishing vessel off the Shetland coast. The RNLI’s Lerwick lifeboat crew launched…
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Volunteer lifesavers tow family’s yacht to safety after its engine failed
A family of three have been towed to safety after their yacht’s engine failed near Shetland. The RNLI Lerwick lifeboat was tasked to assist the…
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Auction raises over £5,000 for RNLI in absence of Aith gala
An online fundraiser organised in place of the annual Aith Lifeboat gala has raised over £5,500 for the RNLI.
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Owners asked to let coastguard know if boats are left unattended
Boat owners are being reminded to please inform the coastguard if they will be leaving vessels unattended for any period of time.
READ FULL STORYMissing kayakers prompt sea search – and fresh calls to ‘stay home and stay ashore’
Concerns for two kayakers who were reported missing led to the Aith lifeboat and coastguard teams being called into action on Sunday – and prompted…
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WATCH: Local trawler towed to safety after running aground
The Aith lifeboat crew had to come to the rescue of a local trawler this morning (Saturday) after she ran aground near Trondra.
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Two Lerwick lifeboat crew qualify as mechanics
Two Lerwick lifeboat crew members have completed their training as lifeboat mechanics.
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Dry weather as hundreds enjoy open day
Hundreds turn out to enjoy annual open day at Victoria Pier.
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Lifeboat called out after well-supported fundraiser
The importance of the Lerwick Lifeboat was illustrated just hours after a fundraiser pulled in £2,700 to help fund it.
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Captain of vessel saved by Aith lifeboat volunteers donates to station
The captain of a fish carrier helped by the Aith lifeboat volunteers has donated £5000 for the West Side station.
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WATCH: Heroic sacrifice remembered 20 years after Green Lily rescue
Two services were held simultaneously on Sunday afternoon to remember Coastguard winchman Bill Deacon, who died 20 years ago following the courageous rescue of crew…
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Firefighter driving ban, amenity trust job worries and lifeboat refit
In The Shetland Times this week…
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Big-hearted Willum raises a grand for the lifeboat
A super-fit schoolboy has raised £1,000 for the RNLI by taking part in a gruelling swimming and cycling challenge – double his initial £500 target.
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