Historic Second World War shell found in garden is destroyed
A “historic” Second World War anti-aircraft shell which was found in a garden in Mossbank had to be dealt with by Royal Navy bomb disposal…
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WATCH: Navy experts carry out controlled explosion on World War Two hand grenade in Shetland
Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a World War Two hand grenade in Shetland. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal…
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Crew of Navy ship forced to isolate after Lerwick visit
The crew of the HMS Northumberland, which visited Lerwick harbour less than a fortnight ago, have been forced to return to shore after a number…
READ FULL STORYNavy warship arrives in the isles
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Northumberland has arrived in Lerwick harbour this morning (Friday 11th December). Photographer Ryan Leith captured this image of her being…
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Navy experts determine marine smoke marker found on Shetland coast contained ‘no explosive content’
Bomb disposal experts this morning investigated an expended marine smoke marker on the Shetland coast. The Royal Navy’s Clyde-based Northern Diving Group detonated the item, which…
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WATCH: Royal Navy shares footage of its controlled explosion at Scatsta
The Royal Navy has shared video of footage of its team recent controlled explosion at Scatsta airport. The navy’s northern diving group had been called…
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UPDATED: Road reopens after controlled explosion on Second World War bomb found at Scatsta airport site
Police have reopened the B9076 after a controlled explosion was carried out on a Second World War bomb discovered near Scatsta Airport. The road between…
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WATCH: Memorial unveiled in Unst for 31 submariners killed in 1917
Descendants of two of the men killed when a First World War submarine blew up off Unst have described how they were both honoured and
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HMS Somerset arrives in isles
Shetland is playing host to the prestigious Royal Navy vessel HMS Somerset.
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Royal Navy minehunter proves a star attraction
The Royal Navy minehunter HMS Middleton is paying a five-day visit over the weekend, to coincide with the centenary of the Voe Bakery.
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Navy ship open to the public
A Royal Navy ship, HMS Middleton, is in Lerwick for five days for a number of commemorative events.
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Not akin to fascists (Donald J MacLeod)
As a member of the SNP who lost 34 relations from the Isles of Lewis and Harris in the two world wars, fighting German aggression,
READ FULL STORYOutrageously misleading (Willie Thompson)
In Ian Tinkler’s letter of 6th March he refers to the UK nuclear missile submarines and his experience in the Royal Navy.
READ FULL STORYRescue pilot commended
A Sumburgh-based search and rescue pilot has gained special recognition for three decades of service to the Royal Navy and military aviation.
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