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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 12h

Sandness murder case at there High Court in Edinburgh, day 4:

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Leveque told Sandness murder accused: “You are going to kill me”

A WOMAN allegedly murdered by her boyfriend said she loved him before saying: “You are going to kill me”, a court has heard. Jurors at the High Court in...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 16h

No compensation has been agreed for fishermen who lose days at sea due to space launches at SaxaVord Spaceport.
Concerns have also been raised by the industry about debris from launches landing in the sea, which could then be dragged up by fishermen and potentially damage their gear.

Fishermen seeking compensation for days lost to space launches

NO COMPENSATION has been agreed for fishermen who lose days at sea due to space launches at SaxaVord Spaceport, a fishing official has said. Concerns have also...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 19h

A pensioner from Unst has praised the kindness of islanders who supported him while he was trying to find his wallet he believed he had lost at the Toll Clock shopping centre in Lerwick on Wednesday.

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The kindness of islanders

A PENSIONER from Unst has praised the kindness of islanders who supported him while he was trying to find his wallet he believed he had lost at the Toll Clock...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

The skipper of the local whitefish trawler Opportune has been recognised for his outstanding seamanship in saving the lives of his entire crew after their vessel sank early last year.

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Opportune skipper awarded prize after quick thinking saves lives of crew

THE SKIPPER of the FV Opportune has been recognised for his outstanding seamanship in saving the lives of his entire crew after their vessel sank early last...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

Sandness murder case at Edinburgh High Court, day 3:
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Sandness murder accused told doctor: ‘I’ve been trying to get rid of her for a while’

A MAN accused of murdering his girlfriend told an A&E doctor that he had been trying to get “rid of her for a while”, a court has heard. Aren Pearson, 41,...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

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UHI to shift student accommodation focus away from Knab amid concerns over viability

UHI Shetland is no longer pursuing student accommodation as part of the Knab development in Lerwick. A new build creative hub containing student accommodation...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

Sandness murder case at Edinburgh High Court, day 2:

Murder accused ‘like a zombie’ after alleged crime, court hears

THE MOTHER of a man accused of murdering his partner in Sandness last year told police he looked like a “zombie” after the alleged crime, a court has...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 1d

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Sandness murder accused said he ‘definitely killed’ partner, court hears

A MAN accused of murdering his girlfriend in Sandness told a 999 operator that he “definitely killed” her by stabbing her “about 40 times”, a court has...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 17d

A motion that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP conference.

Better cabin access for islanders to be discussed at SNP conference

A MOTION that could result in easier access to cabin and vehicle space for islanders on NorthLink ferries has made it to the main agenda of next month’s SNP...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 17d

This second piece of a series of #PowerShift articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind turbine.

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From northern winds to southern grids: the roadmap of Shetland’s energy

This second piece of a series of articles by Erin Rizzato Devlin looks at national connections, mapping the journey of energy produced from a Viking wind...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 18d

The procurement of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage – with the project estimated to cost £200 million.
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Four shipyards invited to tender for £200m freight boat contract

THE PROCUREMENT of two new freight ferries for the Northern Isles network is progressing to the ‘invite to tender’ stage - with the project estimated to...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 18d

Campaign group critical of spaceport’s engagement with local community

Local councillor says he did not recognise the criticism levelled at the spaceport SaxaVord did not engage in SpaceWatch UK’s ‘field work’

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 19d

Wreaths were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Wreaths laid at Lerwick War Memorial to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

WREATHS were laid at the Lerwick War Memorial this morning (Sunday) to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The service recalled 1940,...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 20d

Two dozen hardy campaigners were battling a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise funds to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

More than £5,000 raised so far by Gaza solidarity walk

TWO DOZEN hardy campaigners were battling against a stiff northerly wind today (Saturday) as they were walking to 30 miles from Sumburgh to Lerwick to raise...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 20d

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Labour confirms Shetland candidate for Scottish elections

SCOTTISH Labour has confirmed its candidate for the Shetland seat at the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary election. John Erskine will stand for the party, as...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 21d

It's Tuesday lunchtime in Cullivoe and the local hall slowly fills with elderly couples, parents with young children, men in work gear and the odd visitor to the community.
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‘Every community in Shetland should be able to do what we have done’

A visit to North Yell gives an insight into the transformational power of owning a small wind farm

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 22d

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr Jonathan Wills, offers a lesson in recent local history and in dealing with large energy corporations
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Invasive predators?

In this ViewPoint contribution, former parliamentary candidates, former councillor and trustee of Shetland Charitable Trust, journalist and book author Dr...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 24d

A clear majority of islanders appear in favour of additional powers for Shetland and the local authority, although it is unclear to what extent that should happen.
Almost two thirds of people who responded to our survey said they were in favour of more powers being handed to the isles.

Majority in favour of more powers but debate needed on how to achieve this

Shetland News received over 360 responses to autonomy survey

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 25d

Councillors have formally decided against adopting a visitor levy in Shetland, with the focus instead placed on engaging with the Scottish Government on alternative revenue-generating avenues.

Tourist tax ‘not the answer’ as councillors decide against adopting levy

COUNCILLORS have formally decided against adopting a visitor levy in Shetland, with the focus instead placed on engaging with the Scottish Government on...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 27d

Summer is not quite over yet:

A beautiful day-flying hummingbird hawk-moth in a Shetland garden earlier this week.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28d

A mother travelling to London for breast cancer surgery with her toddler was left without essential luggage for the trip after a catalogue of errors from two airlines.
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Airline fiasco leaves cancer patient without luggage before London surgery

Family say bags frequently lost on Sumburgh-Edinburgh-London route

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 28d

Work on Stoura wind farm progresses – but still early days yet

THE LARGE wind turbines that could make up the 500MW Stoura floating offshore wind farm around 30 miles to the east of Shetland would be visible from shore on...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 29d

There is limited scope for the council and elected members to influence major energy developments in the isles, and certainly no power to stop them from happening.

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‘Limited power to control energy developments and no power to stop it’

Council chief executive responds to latest round of large energy project announcements

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · 29d

The design has been unveiled for the new Fair Isle ferry, which is set to launch late next year.

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First look at new Fair Isle ferry

THE design has been unveiled for the new Fair Isle ferry, which is set to launch late next year. Chartwell Marine provided the first look for the new ferry,...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Sep 10

Lerwick Town Hall has lit up green tonight (Wednesday) to mark world suicide prevention day, which is globally observed on 10 September.
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Town hall lights up green to raise suicide awareness

Lerwick Town Hall has lit up green tonight (Wednesday) to mark world suicide prevention day, which is globally observed on 10 September. The aim is to provide...

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