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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

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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.

Daily Record

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Record

Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems

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

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

Heavy snow this week brought down power lines.

The Independent UK

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

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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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Engineers warn some in Shetland could be without power into weekend

The Scottish Government declared a major incident for Shetland on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Snow and ice for 3 days as Met Office issues new warnings and thousands without power

The Met Office has issued new weather warnings for snow, ice and wind as the Arctic blast continues to grip the UK - and thousands of homes remain without power

Chronicle Live

Vera author Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing draft of new novel in Shetland blizzard

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Shetlanders could face several more days without power as weather deteriorates

The Scottish Government has declared a major incident on the islands as the UK continues to be gripped by freezing conditions.

Wales Online

Author Ann Cleeves loses new novel as laptop falls out of bag in blizzard

The novelist's books have been adapted into the television series Shetland

The Independent UK

Thousands without power on Shetland as temperatures plummet to -17C

Island residents have been told to stay at home as they face being without power until the end of the week

Insider UK

Strikes will shut three islands airports completely for two days

Walk-outs on 19 and 22 December will close air links to Barra, Benbecula and Shetland

Glasgow Live

Historic croft on idyllic Scots island on sale for less than most one-bed flat in Glasgow

A charming one bedroom cottage on Shetland has been put up for sale, available for less than most one bedroom flats in Glasgow - currently accepting offers over £55,000.

The National (Scotland)

162-mile cable linking Shetland to national grid makes landfall in 'significant' milestone

THE first part of a £660 million, undersea, high voltage cable which could help unlock Shetland’s future as one of the country’s clean energy…

The Guardian - UK

Telephone and internet restored in Shetland after cable damage

On Thursday cable connecting islands to mainland Scotland was affected leaving residents cut off

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