A NEW tourism strategy for Shetland for the next five years is set to be launched at the end of the month.
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New tourism strategy aims to boost visitor experience
A TEN year old girl from Brae Primary School is set to have a drawing used on the cover of the programme for this winter’s pantomime after winning a hotly contested competition.
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A NEW post has been created locally to support the isles’ aquaculture industry when it comes to receiving training in areas like health and safety.
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A YOUNG man from Lerwick charged with assaulting three women at an address in the town’s Sandveien housing estate on Saturday and stealing a motor vehicle has been released on bail
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ARTWORK is set to be drawn into the sand on the St Ninian’s Isle beach next month as part of a nationwide Armistice Day remembrance event led by Trainspotting director Danny Boyle.
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THE CASE against a 31-year-old man from Lerwick accused of drink driving has been continued without plea until next week.
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THE VALUE of salmon produced in Shetland last year rose to over £215 million, according to new figures.
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LOCALS are being reminded to be aware of animals when setting off fireworks in the coming weeks.
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THE WINDY weather means that NorthLink’s southbound sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen today (Friday) is set to leave two hours early.
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LOGANAIR has been named airline of the year by the European Regions Airline Association.
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A NUMBER of local groups have received funding via Lerwick Community Council after nearly 250 people turned out to vote for their favourite projects.
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A CUNNINGSBURGH cafe and shop was highly commended at last week’s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards.
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THIS year’s record-breaking cruise ship season has ended early after today’s (Thursday) visit of the Marco Polo was cancelled due to weather.
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ATTEMPTING to hide a package of cannabis when police searched a Lerwick property has cost a man from Bristol £240.
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A MAN was sentenced to 70 hours unpaid work after being caught with drugs on him near his home in Ladies Drive, Lerwick.
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MAN who got into an early hours row after trying to pet a rare bearded seal that had taken up residence in Lerwick harbour has beenfined at the town’s sheriff court.
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A SHETLANDER has been named the University of the Highlands and Islands’ higher education student of the year.
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A MAN has been remanded in custody after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with serious assault.
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AN investigation is under way after a small electrical fire in a non-public area of Sumburgh airport on Sunday afternoon led to the temporary evacuation of the building.
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DRUG smuggler from Edinburgh has been imprisoned for two years and eight months at Lerwick Sheriff Court after he was busted by police taking heroin off the ferry from Aberdeen.
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AWARD-winning folk band Peatbog Faeries have been announced as the headliner for this year’s Hogmanay celebrations at Mareel.
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LERWICK has a new public defibrillator after construction company DITT installed one outside of its Holmsgarth Road headquarters.
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A MAN whose dangerous drink driving caused a crash that injured three people has had his sentence deferred for a social inquiry report.
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A YOUNG Shetland football player has taken the first hurdle towards becoming a professional player after signing for the youth team of Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone.
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