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‘Special day’ for Shetland’s ‘local hero’ who attended opening ceremony of the Scottish parliament – Shetland Times

Posted on June 28, 2026 by sakana1

‘Special day’ for Shetland’s ‘local hero’ who attended opening ceremony of the Scottish parliament  Shetland Times

A spaceport plans to dump tonnes of rocket junk into the sea north of Shetland, posing a risk to tourism and fishing – The Ferret

Posted on June 28, 2026 by sakana1

A spaceport plans to dump tonnes of rocket junk into the sea north of Shetland, posing a risk to tourism and fishing  The Ferret

Staffing issues force walk-in clinic to cut its hours for third successive weekend

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

NHS Shetland said the Grantfield facility would be closed today (Saturday) but would open from 9am-5pm tomorrow.

OPINION: ‘After many years on the sidelines, Shetland finally has a seat at the table’ – Shetland Times

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

OPINION: ‘After many years on the sidelines, Shetland finally has a seat at the table’  Shetland Times

TIMES PAST: Peerie Vikings and a monster truck; Nessie Robertson retires; HMS Somerset visits; Tug master fined over rabies importation’; marvelous recovery

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

This week’s Times Past takes a look back at the retirement of Nessie Robertson who served at assistant headteacher at the Anderson High School.

LETTER: ‘What an absolute farce – our ferry service has become the laughing stock of Shetland’

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

Bobby Christie from Burravoe has called for “decisive action” to resolve the Yell Sound ferry service disruption.

Four months of delays for drivers using main road into Lerwick from the north

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

A further 12 weeks of roadworks is also set to recommence on the A968 Dales Lees road on Monday, 6th July.

Toxic algae warning issued for third Shetland loch

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

Notices have been posted next to the lochs warning that contact with algal scum should be avoided.

Planning appeal for historic cottage to focus on whether building is an ‘abandoned ruin’ or simply in a state of ‘non-use’

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

The application was refused earlier this year due to flood risk concerns.

NHS walk-in clinic closed for third successive Saturday – Shetland News

Posted on June 27, 2026 by sakana1

NHS walk-in clinic closed for third successive Saturday  Shetland News

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