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WATCH: Motocross is back with inter-county to look forward to
Lots of thrills as young competitors get to grips with the new course. Photo: Dave Donaldson Shetland is due to play host to an inter-county motocross challenge for the first time in three decades –...
View ArticleCharitable trust’s stock rising
Shetland Charitable Trust’s funds experienced an overall increase of £32 million in the last financial year, trustees heard on Thursday. The trust’s investment funds drew a return of £40 million in the...
View ArticleVan’s ‘dangerous manoeuvre’
Information is being sought after reports of a dangerous manoeuvre involving an LEF van in Lerwick two weeks ago. Police say the incident happened shortly before 5pm on Friday 2nd June. The white van...
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Maver hat trick sees Spurs win dramatic Manson Cup final
Spurs with the Manson Cup, the fourth trophy of their season. Photo: Kevn Jones A Sam Maver hat trick in the Manson Cup final saw Spurs add to their silverware – in a dramatic tie that went to extra...
View ArticleSwedish yacht towed into small boat harbour
A Swedish yacht was towed into Lerwick Harbour in the early hours of Sunday after she started taking on water about a mile south of Bressay. The Hannah M, which had two crew, made the call at around...
View ArticleWhy not generate power locally? (John Tulloch)
The proposed new Lerwick Power Station at Rova Head was, at least, 50 percent bigger than necessary. It had double the capacity (120MW) of the latest 60MW subsea cable proposal which itself exceeds...
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Bishop thanks foodbank volunteers during Lerwick visit
Bishop Hugh Gilbert, Shetland Foodbank manager David Grieve and Fr Ambrose Flavell. Photo courtesy of Shetland Foodbank Bishop of Aberdeen Hugh Gilbert and Shetland’s new Catholic priest Ambrose...
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Future artists seek inspiration from 2317 – with impressive results
I suspect very few people in the year 1717 could have looked ahead 300 years and predicted computers, air travel, space stations, antibiotics, television and Facetime. Fast forward to 2017 and to the...
View ArticleIsland games countdown begins
About 130 members of Team Shetland are only days away from Gotland, ready and raring to go for this year’s NatWest Island Games. Athletes from across the county will be arriving in Aberdeen on...
View ArticleDelay in decision over island games funding request
Shetland Islands Council has kicked an 11th hour £5,000 funding application for the island games into the long grass – just as competitors in the flagship event are preparing to head off to Gotland....
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WATCH: Young guns hit the track after winter of hard work
Heavy downpours and sodden tracksuits rained off the first attempt at interviewing the athletics team at the Clickimin. Despite this reporter getting nothing but a soggy notepad, members of the...
View ArticleNelson remanded in custody after drugs charges
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing on drugs charges at Lerwick Sheriff Court this morning. Adam David Nelson, whose address was given as Brae, appeared in private on petition alleging...
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WATCH: Every heat “will be like a final” says swimming coach Gifford
A young team of local swimmers will be looking to emulate the golden performances of Jersey 2015 when they take to the water in Sweden for this year’s island games. Gold medal winner Felix Gifford will...
View ArticleUpdate on SIC workers’ White House return expected ‘soon’
A timescale outlining when council staff can return to the troubled “White House” building should be available in the coming weeks, elected members have learned. Councillors were told further tests on...
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WATCH: Blues prepare to face-off against gold medal winning Guernsey
“It’s going to be tough,” says Shetland football coach Niall Bristow as he rallies his troops for a demanding fixture list in Gotland. Shetland face Saaremaa, Åland and Guernsey in the group stages,...
View ArticleWATCH: Cyclists saddle up for island games challenge
Shetland’s cyclists will have their endurance tested when they hit the roads in Gotland, with each member of the squad participating in three events. Strength and tactical riding will also be a must...
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Carmichael warns centralising air traffic control would be ‘fraught with danger’
The air traffic control tower at Sumburgh Airport. Politicians have raised concerns over proposals that could see the service centralised. Photo: Ronnie Robertson A warning has been made that a...
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First island games for young archer Karen
Shetland’s sharp-shooting archers have an action-packed schedule Gotland, and this year’s games will be particularly special for veteran Keith Lobban. Keith is not the only Lobban aiming for success,...
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Optimism over fisheries bill announced by Queen
Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Simon Collins has welcomed the announcement of a fisheries bill outlined in the Queen’s speech on Wednesday morning. Shetland Fishermen’s Association...
View ArticleJail for man who supplied heroin
A man from Lerwick has been jailed after he admitted supplying heroin in the town on 21st June last year. Kevin Goodlad, 43, of North Lochside, Lerwick, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared...
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