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Two maritime disasters that shook the Shetland Islands

BY a terrible grim coincidence, this week sees the anniversary of two of the worst disasters ever to happen in the Scottish fishing industry, and on…

The National (Scotland)

‘Revolutionary’: Orkney independence vote ‘made UK and Scotland sit up and take notice’

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

The Independent UK

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

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Russia 'almost certainly' behind Shetland cable sabotage, security expert claims

Colonel Philip Ingram MBE said Putin may be trying to send a message to the UK with claims agents were operating in fake fishing boats.

Daily Record

Why three glorious Shetland settlements are being considered for Unesco status

“OUR prehistoric treasures on Shetland are absolutely amazing, up there with Orkney,” beams Laurie Goodlad, passionate Shetland tour guide and…

The National (Scotland)

York and Shetland sites join UK bids for Unesco world heritage status

The list of hopefuls also includes sites in Birkenhead, Northern Ireland and the Cayman Islands

The Guardian - UK

Scottish orca scene in new BBC David Attenborough series gives viewers 'goosebumps'

Sunday night's episode of Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles on BBC One left viewers on the edge of their seats during a scene involving an orca and a seal filmed in Shetland.

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Coffee, cake, and independence: One group's Sunday quiz instils joy into the movement

EVERY Sunday at 11am, a group of locals head to Arno’s cafe for coffee and cake. They discuss their week, recent news, sport and then do the quiz…

The National (Scotland)

Lerwick holds Up Helly Aa fire festival with women taking part for first time

Viking-inspired parade returns to Shetland after pandemic break as ban on female participation lifted

The Guardian - UK

Shetlanders explain the Up Helly Aa tradition – in their native Shaetlan language

THE I Hear Dee language project was formed to protect and promote the Shaetlan language, a variant of Scots native to the archipelago. The project…

The National (Scotland)

How the space sector can be crucial to Shetland's future

THE deputy CEO of a major space agency operating from the Shetland Islands has said he hopes the space sector can play a role in helping form a…

The National (Scotland)

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen hits back as she's blasted by fans over pony photo

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen responded to criticism after she shared a photo of her daughter Clemmie riding their shetland pony

Daily Mirror

Inside the British island where residents celebrate Christmas 12 days after the world

The 28 inhabitants of Foula, a remote Island off the coast of mainland Shetland, use an ancient calendar where Christmas Day falls on January 6 and New Year's Day on January 13

Daily Mirror

The remote Scottish island that celebrates Christmas and New Year nearly two weeks late

Around 20 miles west of the Shetland Mainland, there is a remote island with a population of just 30 that celebrates Christmas and New Year's 12 days after the rest of the UK.

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‘He’s been on German TV!’ Barred from the pub, Patrick the pony is making the most of his fame

The Shetland pony and (unofficial) mayor of Cockington was cruelly banned from his Devon local – but has now taken his show on the road

Daily Record

Power restored to all Shetland homes after weather destroyed lines

A major incident was declared on Shetland earlier in the week after thousands of homes lost power.

The Independent UK

Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems

More than 5,000 homes were left without power after heavy snowfall.

The Independent UK

Just 118 homes left without power on Shetland as reconnection expected on Sunday

Heavy snow this week brought down power lines.

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Ann Cleeves reunited with lost laptop containing draft of new novel - but only after it was run over

The Vera author lost her laptop in a Shetland blizzard on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Shetland residents still without power as engineers battle snow

Hundreds of homes could be cut off until next week after Monday’s blackout, amid amber weather warning for Scotland

The Independent UK

Shetland teams making ‘significant progress’ in restoring power to homes

Engineers have reconnected about 750 homes and businesses in parts of western mainland Shetland.

The National (Scotland)

Mother describes 'pure hell' of Shetland life amid power outages

A MOTHER of two on Shetland has described living in “pure hell” as outages forced them to live without basic power supplies since Monday.

The Independent UK

Snow to sweep most of UK on weekend but rain to follow with end to cold snap

A band of snow and rain will sweep most of the country on Saturday night but milder air will follow on Sunday.

Daily Record

Shetland residents have landlines reconnected after power cut left thousands stranded

While main roads are now deemed as passible after being dug out from the snow, officers have urged residents to stay at home if surrounding routes, such as backroads and side roads, are dangerous.

The National (Scotland)

Engineers warn Shetlanders could be without power until weekend

THOUSANDS of people across Shetland are facing a fourth day without power as engineers battle to restore power.

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