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Walls Show centenary is a delight
The 100th anniversary of the Walls Show was always going to be special, and this year’s record entries and record visitor numbers proved it. With the livestock in prime condition and glorious weather –...
View ArticleBig police presence on Lerwick streets
A “highly visible” police presence was on the streets of Lerwick on Saturday night in the aftermath of the serious assault which left the community shocked. A cordon had been in place on Burns Lane...
View ArticleLerwick assault: two locals due in court
Police have arrested a 21-year-old local man in connection with the assault of a 29-year-old man in Burns Lane, Lerwick, early on Saturday. A 17-year-old man was also arrested, accused of involvement...
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Peatland expert to give lecture
A peatland expert who has a love of Shetland will give an illustrated lecture at Shetland Museum on Thursday. Campaign group Sustainable Shetland is hosting Richard Lindsay who will talk on Secrets and...
View ArticleWeather Outlook for Shetland – Monday, 12th August 2013 at 11:00
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND Monday, 12th August 2013 at 11:00 HEADLINES TODAY: Bright between slow-moving showers.TONIGHT: Scattered showers. Light winds.TOMORROW: Becoming drier and brighter.DAYS...
View ArticleAssault accused remanded in custody
A 21-year-old man appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court this morning following an incident in Lerwick town centre at Commercial Street and Burns Walk early on Saturday. Liam Cromwell, of Lerwick, appeared...
View ArticleSIC minibuses to be offered to community groups
Local community groups are to be given the opportunity to buy three SIC minibuses for a few hundred pounds apiece. If there is interest in taking the minibuses off the local authority’s hands, it could...
View ArticleAlarmist approach (Alan Lindsay)
Reassurance that there is little to concern us, or validation of fears that a worrying affliction will be imposed on us. Different views, yet both derive from review of the same NHS windfarm report....
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The Prospect’s not raised yet
Efforts to raise the fishing boat Prospect, which sank at the north end of Lerwick Harbour a week ago, have been postponed. Divers attached flotation bags to the vessel, and righted her on the seabed...
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Platform jackets safely installed on £4.5 billion Clair Ridge project
BP this morning confirmed the installation of platform jackets on its £4.5 billion Clair Ridge project 75km west of Shetland had been completed safely. When constructed it will comprise two...
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Long-eared owls breed for first time in 40 years
The first long-eared owls to breed in Shetland for nearly 40 years have successfully reared three chicks at a site in West Burrafirth this summer. The birds fledged towards the end of last month, and...
View ArticleLoganair adds more flights between isles and Glasgow
Loganair is introducing an extra two return flights between Shetland and Glasgow this winter, beginning in early November. In addition to the existing daily flight between the isles and Glasgow, there...
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Seahorses singer back in town for Legion date
Chris Helme Chris Helme will be playing at the Royal British Legion this Saturday. The former busker was plucked from obscurity by guitarist John Squire, who at that time had recently left The Stone...
View ArticleTroppo Funk set to bow out with final date at Legion
One of Shetland’s most innovative bands will be staging their final performance this weekend, with a gig in the Lerwick Legion on Friday. Troppo Funk play highly danceable funk and jazz, and the band...
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Flossie takes on Chinese Oxford challenge
Flossie Taylor A 17-year-old girl from Shetland has been offered a place at Oxford University to study Chinese. Flossie Taylor from Walls, who has been at school on the mainland since she was 12,...
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Actor David Morrissey among guests as book and film festival line-ups unveiled
David Morrissey will be a special guest at Screenplay 2013. Esteemed actor David Morrissey will be the special guest at Shetland’s annual film festival Screenplay this year. The week-long festival, now...
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Whitedale claim third piece of silverware thanks to Fraser Cup victory
Whitedale with the Fraser Cup, their third senior cup this season. Photo: Kevin Jones Whitedale claimed the Fraser Cup in front of a large crowd in Scalloway on Saturday by pipping Spurs 3-2 after...
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Mixed weather doesn’t deter Cunningsburgh Show fans
The crowds were out in force today, for the 69th annual Cunningsburgh Show. While the blue skies of early morning had faded to grey and even the odd spit of rain by afternoon, that certainly didn’t...
View ArticleSurvey launched on health centre appointment system
A survey has been launched to examine the appointment system at Lerwick Health Centre which has been widely criticised by patients. Many are not happy with the system which they say makes it difficult...
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