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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 13h

A Shetland nurse has run 70km to raise funds for a child in her care who is undergoing 70 weeks of chemotherapy.
Jan Howard took on the brutal William Wallace ultra-marathon in aid of 12-year old Etta Hannah, a remarkably brave young girl dealing with weekly cancer treatment.

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‘Incredible’ nurse runs 70km to raise vital cancer charity funds in aid of 12-year old Etta

A SHETLAND nurse has run 70km to raise funds for a child in her care who is undergoing 70 weeks of chemotherapy. Jan Howard took on the brutal William Wallace...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 18h

A public consultation into the next Northern Isles ferry contract has been extended after parts of Shetland were left with no access to the internet.
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Ferry consultation extended due to internet disruption

A PUBLIC consultation into the next Northern Isles ferry contract has been extended after parts of Shetland were left with no access to the internet. The...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

Election candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has secured support from the SNP for a motion to reserve cabin and vehicle space for Shetland residents on the Aberdeen-Lerwick ferry route.
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SNP backs motion to reserve cabin and vehicle space for islanders on ferries

ELECTION candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has secured support from the SNP for a motion to reserve cabin and vehicle space for Shetland residents on the...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

A FAMILY of seasoned marathon runners are heading for the French Riveria next month to complete another 42K run, this time in aid of the Shetland Care Attendant Scheme (SCAS).

Marathon running family raises fund for local charity

A FAMILY of seasoned marathon runners are heading for the French Riveria next month to complete another 42K run, this time in aid of the Shetland Care...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

Plans to establish a new organisation to support youth music initiatives and development in Shetland are well under way.

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Plans afoot to improve youth music funding

PLANS to establish a new organisation to support youth music initiatives and development in Shetland are well under way. The new organisation, proposed by...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 2d

Repairs to the damaged SHEFA-2 subsea cable are “complex” and will take around two weeks to complete, Vodafone has told its Shetland customers.

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‘Complex’ cable repairs likely to take two weeks, Vodafone tells customers

REPAIRS to the damaged SHEFA-2 subsea cable are "complex" and will take around two weeks to complete, Vodafone has told its Shetland customers. The company...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 3d

SNP parliamentary candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has thanked local MSP Beatrice Wishart for demanding a better lifeline ferry service, claiming it supports her own campaign.

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Goodlad welcomes Lib Dem support as SNP conference prepares to discuss lifeline ferry motion

SNP parliamentary candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad has thanked local MSP Beatrice Wishart for demanding a better lifeline ferry service, claiming it supports her...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 3d

Cope is set to temporarily move to the vacant Mackenzie’s Farm Shop in Cunningsburgh later this month as its Lerwick expansion nears its conclusion.
The popular Shetland Home Co. arm of the social enterprise has been undergoing extensive works at its Gremista site ahead of a major upgrade.

Cope set for temporary move to Cunningsburgh

COPE is set to temporarily move to the vacant Mackenzie’s Farm Shop in Cunningsburgh later this month as its Lerwick expansion nears its conclusion. The...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 4d

Sandness murder case at there High Court in Edinburgh, day 4:

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Leveque told Sandness murder accused: “You are going to kill me”

A WOMAN allegedly murdered by her boyfriend said she loved him before saying: “You are going to kill me”, a court has heard. Jurors at the High Court in...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 4d

No compensation has been agreed for fishermen who lose days at sea due to space launches at SaxaVord Spaceport.
Concerns have also been raised by the industry about debris from launches landing in the sea, which could then be dragged up by fishermen and potentially damage their gear.

Fishermen seeking compensation for days lost to space launches

NO COMPENSATION has been agreed for fishermen who lose days at sea due to space launches at SaxaVord Spaceport, a fishing official has said. Concerns have also...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 4d

A pensioner from Unst has praised the kindness of islanders who supported him while he was trying to find his wallet he believed he had lost at the Toll Clock shopping centre in Lerwick on Wednesday.

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The kindness of islanders

A PENSIONER from Unst has praised the kindness of islanders who supported him while he was trying to find his wallet he believed he had lost at the Toll Clock...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5d

The skipper of the local whitefish trawler Opportune has been recognised for his outstanding seamanship in saving the lives of his entire crew after their vessel sank early last year.

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Opportune skipper awarded prize after quick thinking saves lives of crew

THE SKIPPER of the FV Opportune has been recognised for his outstanding seamanship in saving the lives of his entire crew after their vessel sank early last...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5d

Sandness murder case at Edinburgh High Court, day 3:
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Sandness murder accused told doctor: ‘I’ve been trying to get rid of her for a while’

A MAN accused of murdering his girlfriend told an A&E doctor that he had been trying to get “rid of her for a while”, a court has heard. Aren Pearson, 41,...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5d

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UHI to shift student accommodation focus away from Knab amid concerns over viability

UHI Shetland is no longer pursuing student accommodation as part of the Knab development in Lerwick. A new build creative hub containing student accommodation...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5d

Sandness murder case at Edinburgh High Court, day 2:

Murder accused ‘like a zombie’ after alleged crime, court hears

THE MOTHER of a man accused of murdering his partner in Sandness last year told police he looked like a “zombie” after the alleged crime, a court has...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 5d

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Sandness murder accused said he ‘definitely killed’ partner, court hears

A MAN accused of murdering his girlfriend in Sandness told a 999 operator that he “definitely killed” her by stabbing her “about 40 times”, a court has...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 21d

A motion that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP conference.

Better cabin access for islanders to be discussed at SNP conference

A MOTION that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 21d

This second piece of a series of #PowerShift articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind turbine.

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From northern winds to southern grids: the roadmap of Shetland’s energy

This second piece of a series of articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 22d

The procurement of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage – with the project estimated to cost £200 million.
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Four shipyards invited to tender for £200m freight boat contract

THE PROCUREMENT of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage - with the project estimated to...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 22d

Campaign group critical of spaceport’s engagement with local community

Local councillor says he did not recognise the criticism levelled at the spaceport SaxaVord did not engage in SpaceWatch UK’s ‘field work’

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 23d

Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Wreaths laid at Lerwick War Memorial to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

WREATHS were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The service recalled 1940,...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 24d

Two dozen hardy campaigners were battling a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise funds to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

More than £5,000 raised so far by Gaza solidarity walk

TWO DOZEN hardy campaigners were battling against a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise...

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 24d

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Labour confirms Shetland candidate for Scottish elections

SCOTTISH Labour has confirmed its candidate for the Shetland seat at the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary election. John Erskine will stand for the party, as...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 25d

It's Tuesday lunchtime in Cullivoe and the local hall slowly fills with elderly couples, parents with young children, men in work gear and the odd visitor to the community.
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‘Every community in Shetland should be able to do what we have done’

A visit to North Yell gives an insight into the transformational power of owning a small wind farm

Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 26d

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr Jonathan Wills, offers a lesson in recent local history and in dealing with large energy corporations
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Invasive predators?

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr...