In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 25th April) edition of The Shetland Times: • Urgent repairs required for crumbling and cracking hospital • Teenager tragically dies in jet ski…
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Rare warbler found in the UK for first time in over a decade in Whalsay
An eastern bonelli’s warbler has been found in Whalsay today (Saturday) — marking only the third time the species has been recorded in Shetland and an…
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POLL: Should those who don’t cancel unused ferry bookings be charged?
Calls have been made this week to penalise people who fail to cancel inter-island ferry sailings they have not turned up for. An Unst resident…
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Shetland stars return to the isles for ‘gnarly and emotional’ murder mystery
Filming has begun for Shetland series 10 – the BBC’s number one Scottish drama from the past year.
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POLL: Should the minimum age for community council membership be lowered to 12?
This week, plans to lower the minimum age for community council membership from 16 to 12 were discussed. A review of Shetland’s community council scheme…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 28th March) edition of The Shetland Times • EXCLUSIVE: Health fears raised over hundreds of damp and mould complaints • Councillors hope to…
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Weather to cause delays to NorthLink sailings
NorthLink has warned there will be delays and potential disruption to tomorrow’s (Friday) sailings due to the weather. Hrossey was scheduled to depart Aberdeen at…
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Waas man “delighted” after documentary wins national award
A documentary which showcases a heartwarming relationship between an otter and West Side man has won a prestigious national award. Billy & Molly: An Otter…
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New post office opens in Scalloway
A brand new Post Office has been unveiled in Scalloway this afternoon (Thursday). Scalloway Meat Co. Ltd announced on its Facebook page it was getting…
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UPDATE: Crew ‘safe and well’ after vessel ran aground
Emergency services have confirmed a vessel ran aground this morning near Lunna Holm. The coastguard confirmed it received a call at 9.05am this morning (Monday)…
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KT Tunstall rocks necklace made by isles jeweller
An isles jeweller was “really blyde” after an international superstar wore one of her creations on The One Show. Edinburgh singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, known for…
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SIC back 50mph speed limit in Levenwick
Councillors believed reducing the speed limit on the A970 in Levenwick would “help” despite rejections from Dunrossness Community Council.
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Arrival of transformers a ‘significant step’ for Gremista connection
A project to connect the isles electricity network to the national grid has reached a “major milestone” after two transformers arrived in Lerwick. The two…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 28th February) edition of The Shetland Times: • NorthLink disruption raises reliability concerns • Council tax increase causes heated debate over reserves •…
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