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The Latest Breaking News from Shetland

Major incident declared as thousands of UK homes to be left without power for DAYS

People living in the Shetland Islands in Scotland reported a blackout on Monday afternoon and power is expected to stay off until Thursday. A major incident was declared today

Daily Mirror

Major incident declared on Shetland as thousands remain without power

Island residents have been told to stay at home.

The Independent UK

Emergency top-level meeting as Shetland homes 'could be without power for days'

SCOTTISH Ministers have met to discuss potential efforts to support communities and restore power in Shetland.

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Major incident declared in Shetland as power cuts expected to last days

So far power has been restored to more than 2,500 properties, with 3,800 currently off supply in Voe, Whalsay, Brae, Tumblin, Yell and Unst.

Daily Record

Body of woman found in remote Shetland outbuilding as probe launched

Cops say the body was found in a remote part of the island this afternoon at around 1:30pm.

Daily Record

What to do in a power cut as Met Office issues important guidance

With thousands recently left without power in Shetland, here is expert advice on how to cope with a power cut.

Daily Record

Shetland residents expected to spend night without power as temperature plummets

Residents have also been warned to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary due to heavy snow and to travel with warm clothes, food and water if they need to leave home.

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Three guinea pigs found dumped in zipped bag filled with hay on Scots street

The animals are now in the care of the Scottish SPCA after being found at around 10am on Saturday, December 3, on a street corner in Lerwick, Shetland.

Daily Record

After Life star Ashley Jensen lands lead role in Shetland after Douglas Henshall quits

After Life and Ugly Betty actress Ashley Jensen will take on the lead role in murder mystery drama Shetland, following Douglas Henshall quitting the show after seven seasons

Daily Mirror

Shetland reveals new lead after Douglas Henshall's exit from show

ACCLAIMED BBC murder-mystery show Shetland has announced its new lead ahead of the 2023 return – with Douglas Henshall having bowed out as DI…

The National (Scotland)

Ashley Jensen named as new star of BBC's Shetland and 'can’t wait to work in Scotland again'

The 53-year-old from Annan is best known for Ricky Gervais shows Extras and After Life and internationally for Ugly Betty.

Daily Record

Shetland announces Ashley Jensen as new main character as actress joins BBC drama cast

Ashley will star as DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working for the Metropolitan Police in London in the new series of Shetland.

Glasgow Live

Shetland shortages sparks call for urgent focus on food security

A SCOTTISH Greens councillor in Shetland has called for politicians to take food security more seriously after years of “ignoring” the problem.

The National (Scotland)

The happiest and unhappiest places in Scotland named by new ONS data - full list

A new report has revealed which parts of Scotland have the highest and lowest levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and anxiety.

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Shetland can be ‘at the heart’ of UK space industry, says minister

John Lamont visited SaxaVord space port on Unst in his first engagement since his appointment in the Scotland Office.

Insider UK

Views sought on Shetland spaceport plan

To get a license, an environmental assessment must be signed off by the Civil Aviation Authority

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon avoids question after being confronted at COP27 over North Sea oilfield

Following a fringe event in the north African country activist Wiktoria Jedroszkowiak confronted Sturgeon about her views on the Rosebank oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

The National (Scotland)

Shetland underwater cable fully repaired after internet blackout

A DAMAGED underwater cable that left the Shetland Islands without phone and internet services has been repaired, a telecoms operator has said.

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Broadband and phone lines restored temporarily on Shetland following cable damage

ALL phone and internet services on Shetland have been restored after two underwater telecommunications cables were damaged.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency meeting held as Nicola Sturgeon warns of 'serious situation' in Shetland

AN emergency Scottish Government meeting has been held after Shetland was left cut-off from the mainland following damage to a subsea cable.

Evening Standard

Shetland Islands without communication after undersea cable damaged

Local MP Alistair Carmichael warns the incident could take days to resolve

Daily Record

Shetland power outage to last three days as residents cut off from mainland

A "major incident" has been declared by BT after an issue with a subsea cable connecting the archipelago to the Scottish mainland.

The Guardian - UK

From secluded beaches to romantic lighthouse stays: find winter gems in the Highlands and islands

Escape the crowds on a true Scottish adventure as Helen Ochyra, author of Scotland Beyond the Bagpipes, takes you through her pick of some lesser-known highlights of winter

Insider UK

Shetland insurance broker expands ahead of 30th anniversary

The island's TL Dallas team is now six strong after its latest hire

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Henshall hopes 'they don't make a mess' of Shetland after leaving show

SCOTTISH actor Douglas Henshall has discussed BBC One’s crime drama Shetland continuing after he left the show, saying: “I just hope they…

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