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The Shetland Times Ltd publishes the islands’ weekly newspaper, and books of local interest, covering Shetland news, jobs, sport, property and much more.
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- Environment 14
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Women’s support organisations help bring about 52 charges of domestic abuse against three alleged serial perpetrators
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (481+ words) A specialised police task force is visiting the isles to investigate three serial offenders accused of domestic offences. Domestic Abuse Task Force (DATF) North which is led by Detective Inspector Gordon Pattullo said the team was in Shetland to support…...
Charity highlights plight of Poppy and Henry the Lerwick cockapoos in national campaign seeking support for animal welfare investigations.
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (535+ words) Two cockapoos rescued and rehomed after suffering neglect have appeared at the forefront of a campaign seeking public support for animal welfare investigations. Scottish SPCA highlighted the recent case of Poppy and Henry whose owners were banned from keeping pets…...
Tributes paid to sharp witted community spirited ‘hero’ who was always willing to help
1+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) Tributes have been paid to a “well kent character” who was a “bit of a hero” in Sandwick. Chairman of Sandwick Community Council, Kevin Sandison, paid his respects to Janet Dunnet before the August meeting. Mrs Dunnet, who was a…...
A business on Commercial Street is looking for a “suitable” buyer after 17 years, as the owner prepares to retire
1+ week, 4+ day ago (151+ words) A popular high end shop in commercial street is closing after 37 years and is now up for sale. Outdoor Trek, an apparel shop offering well-known brands at affordable prices, will be closing its doors if no “suitable” buyer is found....
âShe is a beautiful singer, a lovely person and a brilliant champion for her beloved Shetlandâ - Local singer Lisa Manson brings her voice to isles-inspired song written for national music project Finn Moray
1+ week, 6+ day ago (516+ words) A local singer has brought her voice to an isles-inspired song written as part of the national Finn Moray music project. Lisa Manson’s vocals appear on Muddy Bay (Blood & Bone), a new composition written by David Sheret for the Finn…...
Green light for ambitious hostel transformation plans intended to ‘preserve a piece of history’
2+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) Proposals to convert a historic hostel into mid-market rental accommodation for essential workers have been given the green light. Shetland Islands Council’s planning department approved Ocean Kinetics’ application for the Bruce Hostel this week. The ambitious plans include restoring and…...
New charity shop is hoped to raise funds for much needed birdlife sanctuary
2+ week, 5+ day ago (490+ words) Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary is set to launch new trading arm to raise funds while calling for a new birdlife facility in the isles. The Shetland Animal Welfare charity shop will open in the Toll Clock Shopping Centre this week. The…...
Much loved public hall saved for ‘many years to come’ after community turned out in force following urgent closure warnings
2+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) A public hall has been saved for “many years to come” after the community heeded urgent warnings about its potential closure. The Quarff public hall committee has secured a “robust” new membership following its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) last week....