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Full-time power for Fair Isle

GUARANTEED round the clock power has arrived in Fair Isle – leading to hopes that it could attract more people to visit and live on the remote island.
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Busy afternoon for lifeboat

THE LERWICK lifeboat had a busy Thursday afternoon after responding to two calls in the space of a couple of hours.
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Wallabies bring Aussie touch to Burra

THERE has been an unusual sight in Burra over the last few weeks in the shape of two young wallabies which have brought a touch of Australia to the island.
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