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Street sleepout to raise cash for homeless in Kyrgyzstan
A squad of volunteers will sleep rough in Lerwick to raise money for homeless people living in terrible conditions in Kyrgystan. Organiser Valerie Lafferty and other volunteers will be on the streets...
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Dim Riv drifts ashore in Bressay
Dim Riv lying ashore below Gardie house in Bressay after her anchor chain parted through the night. Photo: Charlie Umphray The replica Viking longship Dim Riv broke her moorings last night and drifted...
View ArticleAppeal over housebreaking
Police are appealing for information about a housebreaking that took place in Grodians, Lerwick, on Tuesday. The house was broken into between 11am and 4pm, and numerous items including jewellery and...
View ArticlePlant Mechanic / Plant Fitter
A full-time vacancy has arisen for an experienced fitter in our Lerwick workshop. Experience in working with quads and outboard motors would be an advantage. Candidates must be self-motivated and hold...
View ArticleClerical Assistant
GARRIOCK BROS LTD. Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick A clerical assistant is required for busy Lerwick office. The duties of the position will be varied and interesting and will include reception...
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Experience preferred but not essential. For application Tel. 01595 692826 or submit CV to accounts@kgqhotels.co.uk
View ArticlePart-time Kitchen Porter – Grand Hotel
For details contact Micky Moan 01595 695788 or pick up from the Grand Hotel.
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Xiang Yun Kou gets that sinking feeling
It has been a curious site in Lerwick Harbour all week, but the Chinese heavy lift vessel Xiang Yun Kou has unloaded her cargo – by largely submerging herself in Breiwick . The huge oil storage tank...
View ArticleFireballs continue with fresher winds
European Fireball Championship organisers were hopeful of getting three races in today after calm winds sabotaged sailing yesterday. The first of today’s races got underway at 11am with the sun shining...
View ArticleSidgwick happy to ‘live in the moment’
Ollaberry lass Toni Sidgwick has become a familiar name to many on the Shetland singer-songwriter scene. The 27-year-old released her EP Now this year and has also supported the award winning...
View ArticleNHS Shetland refutes claims over cancer screening
NHS Shetland has refuted the assertion from MSP Mary Scanlon that Shetlanders are at a disadvantage when it comes to cancer screening. Ms Scanlon said that as the breast screening unit only visits...
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One-two-three for English pairs in European Fireballs
Winners Richard Anderton (crew, left) and Tom Gillard (helm) with their trophies. Photo: Scott Goudie Englishmen Tom Gillard and Richard Anderton produced a tremendous last day of sailing to become...
View ArticleTwo more oil workers airlifted to Lerwick
The coastguard helicopter was called out twice yesterday afternoon to take injured oil workers to hospital in Lerwick. The first call came at 1pm when the rescue aircraft 102 was tasked to go to the...
View ArticleCars vandalised at Hillhead in Lerwick
Several vehicles which were parked on the Hillhead in Lerwick were vandalised in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police said the damage occurred between 1am and 6.50am. Anyone with information is...
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Voe Show the best for many years
A large crowd enjoyed the fine day at Voe. Photo: Dave Donaldson The crowds were out in force for the 33rd Voe & District Agricultural Annual Show on Saturday. Gate numbers were the best for many...
View ArticleCoastguard helicopter has busy Sunday
The Sumburgh rescue helicopter was involved in three more offshore medivacs yesterday taking sick workers from oil installations. A call came in from the Griffon Alpha floating storage/production ship...
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Fiddle Frenzy opens with a great concert
The Shetland Fiddlers Society on stage. Photo: Dave Donaldson In recent years Fiddle Frenzy has established itself, for many, as a highlight among the many music festivals that Shetland is proud to...
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War commemoration
The flag at Lerwick Town Hall is being flown at half mast to commemorate the start of World War One. Photo: Dave Donaldson A Shetland flag is flying at half mast today to mark the outbreak of the First...
View Article‘Desperate consequences’ of fight over football
A man who caused “tragic” and life-changing injuries to another man in a fight sparked by a row over rival football teams was warned to expect prison when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today....
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