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Weekly Highlights
Monday, 7 February 2022
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Below you'll find 7 highlights from the past week.
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Dr Mike McDonnell obituary: 'An extraordinary man who always used his many talents for the public good'

Dr Mike McDonnell obituary: 'An extraordinary man who always used his many talents for the public good'

GENERAL practitioner, malariologist, ethnologist, kayaker, pirate, musician, artist, writer, craftsman, local historian, house builder, scholar, community activist and storyteller extraordinaire… Mike McDonnell was all …
Lerwick's Commercial Street. Photo: Shetland News

Summer street spree planned for platinum jubilee

A DAY long ‘summer spree’ is being planned in Lerwick to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Living Lerwick is looking to host the all-day …
Close-up shot of curious puffin catches the eye

Close-up shot of curious puffin catches the eye

A PHOTO of a curious puffin in Fair Isle has been named the most popular Instagram post of Shetland on VisitScotland’s account last year. …
Fundraiser aims to reach nearly 300,000 steps by end of the month

Fundraiser aims to reach nearly 300,000 steps by end of the month

A BUS driver is raising money for charity by taking 280,000 steps in February. Pawel Hala is raising money for Children's Hospices Across Scotland …
Up Helly Aa equality dialogue not imminent

Up Helly Aa equality dialogue not imminent

A LOCAL group campaigning for women to be allowed to go out guizing at Lerwick’s Up Helly Aa has said it will consider its …
'Being creative can change your life': new organisation looks to support those in need

'Being creative can change your life': new organisation looks to support those in need

A NEW not-for-profit organisation has been launched aiming to provide free creative materials - such as pens, paint, craft kits and small instruments - …
Lunna Kirk to be sold in final phase of church closures

Lunna Kirk to be sold in final phase of church closures

THE HISTORIC Lunna Kirk features among the next phase of church closures in Shetland. Also due to be closed this year is Tingwall, Whalsay, …
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