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The Latest Breaking News from Shetland

Shetland to face fourth day without power amid more snow

Thousands of people in Shetland are facing another day without power in freezing temperatures.

The Independent UK

Shetland hailed for ‘resilience’ as thousands without power still

Some 2,800 homes were left without power when snow and ice brought down electricity lines earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Ann Cleeves loses laptop containing draft of new book in Shetland blizzard

Crime writer offers reward for return of computer, thought to have fallen out of bag during wintry weather

The Guardian - UK

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Engineers arrive on Shetland as thousands endure third day without power

It comes amid freezing conditions across Britain.

The Independent UK

Over 100 engineers work to restore power to thousands of Shetland homes

Emergency crews arrive from mainland Scotland and Orkney after snowstorm downs electricity lines

The Guardian - UK

Shetland homes face several more days without power as temperatures to plummet to -5C

Island residents told to stay at home as some may be left without power until end of week

The Independent UK

Crime writer loses laptop containing new draft of novel in Shetland blizzard

CRIME writer Ann Cleeves is appealing for help after losing a laptop containing the draft of half her next novel in a blizzard in Shetland.

The National (Scotland)

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2,800 still without power in Shetland as cold blast bites UK

Britain continues to struggle in freezing conditions, with power on Scottish islands not expected to be fully restored until end of week

The Guardian - UK

Coastguard helps rescue drivers after 40 motors become stranded in Shetland snow

HM Coastguard and Police Scotland helped free the cars alongside local authority gritters.

Daily Record

Almost 3000 homes still without power in Shetland as freezing temperatures continue

THOUSANDS of people in Shetland are waking up to a third day without power after a major incident was declared on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands without power for second night in cold snap

The Scottish Government has declared a major incident on Shetland.

The Independent UK

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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Daily Record

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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Daily Record

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 Mirror

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

The National (Scotland)

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…

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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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