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Friday, 12 January 2024
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First fire festival of the season gets underway in Scalloway

SHETLAND’s fire festival season kicked off this morning (Friday) in Scalloway ahead of a busy weekend in the area. This year’s Scalloway Fire Festival …
Island victims of domestic abuse disadvantaged by justice system

Island victims of domestic abuse disadvantaged by justice system

THE ISLAND-specific obstacles for victims of domestic abuse in finding access to appropriate legal representation have been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament. Currently, women …
Worth exploring alternative funeral and burial methods, celebrant says

Worth exploring alternative funeral and burial methods, celebrant says

A LOCAL funeral celebrant has welcomed a new study on the prospect of alternative services in Shetland including ‘water cremation’ and green burials. Tom …
Crime drama scouting, VAS strategic plan, weather warning and more …

Crime drama scouting, VAS strategic plan, weather warning and more …

PROVISIONAL scouting for a new series of the popular Shetland crime drama has started, although there is no confirmation yet that the BBC has …
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