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Aith ASN plans put on pause until after summer holidays as education director apologises

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Swan set to undergo biggest upgrade for almost 30 years

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Coastguard search called off with no casualties

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Shetland under-12s enjoy double county success over Orkney

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Fetlar fire station could close

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College scoops award for collaborative schools course with SIC

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Lifeboat called out after fire on board yacht

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Whaling history and photos celebrated in new memory bank project

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Organ recital planned as part of Yell kirk repair fundraising

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Sporting round up 17 June

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‘High levels’ of radon gas lead to closure of indoor space at Aith school

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Triathlete Henderson to fly the flag for Shetland at Orkney games

17 June 2025

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Call for immediate moratorium on wind farm developments

17 June 2025

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Shetland filming focusses again on Levenwick

16 June 2025

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Salmon company consults on possible expansion into Sullom Voe harbour area

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Cable community benefit fund to deliver £338k to isles

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Major dredging work in Lerwick Harbour set to get underway

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Housing in mind as SIC buys former Brae police station

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‘So much more than a janitor’ – school head pays tribute to Duncan on his retirement

15 June 2025

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What future will we choose?

15 June 2025

Pride parade a celebration of ‘love, community and joy’

14 June 2025

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Shetland film crew back in the isles

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Budge awarded MBE in King’s birthday honours list

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Street pastors could be introduced in Lerwick

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VodafoneThree exploring subsea cable to improve network connectivity

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A breed fae da past wi a plaess idda future

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Concern over impact Dales Lees closure could have on road safety in Brae

13 June 2025

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Dissertation study highlights concern over whole farm plan scheme

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Parents ‘disgusted’ by plans to use Aith school cupboards for ASN pupils

Lack of consultation and changing facility move also strongly criticised

12 June 2025

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Shetland Pride calls on islanders to support LGBTQIA+ community

12 June 2025

RTS meter switch-off will now be phased, Ofgem confirms

12 June 2025

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Noir headliner, district heating, ferry lashing and more…

12 June 2025

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Football team pay touching tribute to Iain Goodlad

12 June 2025

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Excavations offer more insight into history of Gletness coastline

12 June 2025

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Youth Voice group scoops national award

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