Friday Fusion: where folk music boundaries are ‘well and truly’ blown apart

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Friday Fusion: where folk music boundaries are ‘well and truly’ blown apart

29 April 2023

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Two men play violins on stage under dramatic lighting. The man on the left wears a blazer, and the man on the right is in a striped shirt.

Ringing Strings – the future of fiddle music in safe hands

28 April 2023

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A group of six musicians performs on stage, with members playing a violin, mandolin, and guitar. Two female vocalists sing at the center. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with wooden decor.

What a great way to start the festival!

28 April 2023

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It wouldn’t have happened with a tunnel in place

28 April 2023

•Letters

A group of five people stands behind a seated woman, all posing for a photo indoors. They are dressed in business casual attire, with framed pictures on the wall behind them.

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Shetland insurance broker expands to mark 30th anniversary

26 April 2023

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Community lost major benefits as a result of pressure group’s actions

26 April 2023

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Time to take a grip

Open letter to all SIC councillors

26 April 2023

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Get onboard with your social media for Tall Ships Races

25 April 2023

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Shetland – Bike month May is coming

24 April 2023

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Sacrificed on the green energy altar

24 April 2023

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Nae naethin

24 April 2023

•Letters

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Crime drama filming moves to Bigton

18 April 2023

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Competent government?

18 April 2023

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HPMAs are needed, but can only work with coastal communities at the table

17 April 2023

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Skellister Stores to close on Sunday as crime drama filming moves to Nesting

15 April 2023

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Fast-growing Shetland business opens new electrical and facilities division

14 April 2023

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Shetland filming to head to Nibon on Friday

13 April 2023

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Grobsness to feature in latest Shetland crime drama

12 April 2023

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Cover of the book titled "Boat Lines: Scottish Craft of Sea, Coast, and Canal" with an illustration of a rope and a hook.

A special book for everyone drawn to the sea

Ian Stephen’s book Boatlines is a unique celebration of the maritime life of Scotland

11 April 2023

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Crime drama filming moves to Minn Beach on Wednesday

11 April 2023

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April cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

10 April 2023

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Jumped before she was pushed?

7 April 2023

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‘Scandalous dereliction in the duty’

7 April 2023

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A map illustrating a road closure in red, spanning from Frieth to A4155 near Marlow, crossing through nearby villages. The map uses black lines for roads and grey areas for locations.

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Filming of crime drama series moves to Sandsound on Friday

6 April 2023

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Crime drama filming to head to Scalloway’s Main Street on Thursday

4 April 2023

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Map detailing stop/go points and film location in the area north of Berry Road, Scalloway, Shetland. Additional notes specify action vehicle usage, driveway accessibility, and tech vehicles.

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Crime drama filming moves to Scalloway

4 April 2023

•BBC Filming

A detailed map highlighting the filming locations, stop and go points, and driving sequence routes in Shetland. The map includes contact information, schedule details, and specific instructions for drivers.

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Crime drama filming starts with two days in Tingwall valley

31 March 2023

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No wonder communities are worried

31 March 2023

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Boredom is not an option

31 March 2023

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Time to take back control

29 March 2023

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A man with sunglasses and a grey polo shirt sits on a stone structure, holding a white mug and a piece of food.

Obituary: Tom Jamieson 1940-2023 – the man who will always been associated with Mousa boat

24 March 2023

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Appalled and ashamed

21 March 2023

•Letters

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From day one affected people had no representation

20 March 2023

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Victim of Loganair’s rapid expansion

17 March 2023

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A group photo shows about 30 people of various ages arranged in rows on a stage. Some individuals are holding trophies and awards. All are facing the camera and smiling.

‘Hats off to all the players’: drama festival returns to the Garrison in style

16 March 2023

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March cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

16 March 2023

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Heroic effort

13 March 2023

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Two musicians performing on stage; a woman singing and playing a banjo, and a man singing and playing an electric bass guitar. A guitar is placed on a stand between them, with blue spotlights overhead.

Baiman shines in Mareel concert

11 March 2023

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Please, do not speak on the fishing industry again

8 March 2023

•Letters

Response to teacher strike letter

5 March 2023

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Three men in suits stand in a row in a wood-paneled room. The man on the left has gray hair and glasses, the man in the middle has dark hair and is smiling, and the man on the right has white hair and a beard.

Valuation joint board to welcome new assessor for the second time since beginning of last year

3 March 2023

•Council

Unwillingness to be political?

3 March 2023

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History in a wird: the origins of the ‘Mirrie Dancers’

1 March 2023

•Community

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Automation Island brings smart building technology to Shetland

28 February 2023

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Time to fully embrace the energy transition

Following a visit to the isles earlier this year climate activist Tessa Khan offers her views on the need for a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels, and the role Shetland can play.

27 February 2023

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A four-member jazz band performs on stage with guitar, saxophone, double bass, and drums, in front of an audience.

‘A rising star in the jazz firmament of not just Scotland’

After the low numbers at the last jazz gig at Lerwick Town Hall, I was not expecting the turnout on Saturday night, writes our reviewer Carol Jamieson.

27 February 2023

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