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Councillor ready to campaign for new hospital after seven-week stay in Gilbert Bain

Robbie McGregor was hugely impressed by the standard of care from staff – but said the hospital is ‘well past its sell by date’’

15 July 2022

Tall Ships drop-in event planned for one-year countdown

11 July 2022

Longer public toilet opening hours one proposed solution to antisocial behaviour in town centre

5 July 2022

Fire fighters to host fundraising car wash day

24 June 2022

Former Lerwick shop could turn into venue for Muslim prayer

22 June 2022

Tree planting project expands

20 June 2022

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Knab redevelopment consultation opens

15 June 2022

Public invited to give views on Knab redevelopment as project progresses

1 June 2022

Figures reveal extent of vandalism to Clickimin Broch in recent years

22 April 2022

Surplus heat from power station to be diverted into district heating scheme

The project has received support from the Scottish Government

23 March 2022

Community council suggests lighting Clickimin Broch in blue and yellow for Ukraine

8 March 2022

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Breaking the habit

27 February 2022

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Gatherings in Lerwick ferry waiting room a ‘concern’

22 February 2022

Fewer injury accidents since 20mph speed limit was introduced in town centre

18 February 2022

Good prices being paid for high quality fish

17 February 2022

Former church hall could be converted into homes

31 January 2022

Covid themed Up Helly Aa bill at the Cross

25 January 2022

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Time for reflection

14 January 2022

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Busy neighbourhood centre at risk of closure in coming weeks

5 January 2022

Active travel schemes benefit from healthy islands funding as local projects secure £130k

5 January 2022

Lerwick Health Centre. Photo: Shetland News

Power outage causes disruption at Lerwick Health Centre

14 December 2021

Art trail organisers re-evaluating low-lying sculpture after accidents

7 December 2021

Weekend spree in centre of Lerwick proves popular

18 October 2021

Live music and bar on offer at family-friendly ‘spree’ on street

4 October 2021

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Relight my fire: energy recovery plant prepares to switch back on after upgrade

3 October 2021

Sound hall looking for new members to avert possible closure

1 October 2021

Driver treated for serious injuries after Lerwick crash

30 September 2021

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Record number of cruise ships scheduled next year

22 September 2021

Health and safety watchdog satisfied with procedures at decommissioning site

21 September 2021

Preparations move up a gear for Tall Ships

14 September 2021

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Traffic entering Lerwick too fast from old North Road, community councillor says

7 September 2021

Up Helly Aa holiday to be moved to June next year to celebrate Queen’s platinum jubilee

6 September 2021

DVSA insists Lerwick will still have theory test centre

20 August 2021

Town centre organisation to continue for third term

20 August 2021

Freefield around one third busier since post office changes at other side of town

19 August 2021

Conochies Post Office temporarily closed

18 August 2021

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Dancing shoes at the ready as nightclub prepares to reopen after many months

13 August 2021

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Coastguard and lifeboat crews come to aid of woman ‘clinging to the cliff face’ at the Knab

The coastguard said it was an ‘extraordinarily difficult rescue’

30 July 2021

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Largest cruise ship of season so far arrives into Lerwick

26 July 2021

Lerwick Harbour’s Mair’s Pier provides additional berthing capacity for mid-sized cruise ships. Photo: Calum Toogood/Lerwick Port Authority.

Cruise ship activity to pick up pace

20 July 2021

Lerwick Community Council to relay driving concerns to police

6 July 2021

Husband and wife team hopes to bring Scandinavia sauna culture to isles

Glød aims to open a wooden sauna overlooking the sea in Lerwick by 2022

29 June 2021

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Giant swing set to form part of playpark event

16 June 2021

Community council backs call for ferries to be included in free bus travel plan

8 June 2021

Lerwick exchange to be upgraded to full fibre broadband

28 May 2021

Utility provider apologises to town residents for discoloured water

14 May 2021

Excitement as Tall Ships Races confirmed to return in 2023

11 May 2021

Tatties & Point was the other food outlet turned down for a 4am licence to serve food. Photo: Shetnews

Tattie Shop premises to enjoy new lease of life as juice bar

29 April 2021

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