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THE BRESSAY Up Helly Aa committee has sought to explain why it has moved the date for its 2024 event amid criticism from some in the community. While it has been held on the last Friday of February, next year’s fire festival will take place on Friday 1 March. But the decision...
THE LERWICK pilot boat Knab is being drafted in on the Bressay ferry route this afternoon (Sunday) after a technical fault on the Leirna. The Knab is due to take foot passengers from Lerwick to Bressay at 3pm. The capacity is 12, so it will be on a first come, first served...
JARL Ian Harkness is geared up and ready to celebrate Bressay Up Helly Aa after waiting an extra two years because of Covid. He said it has been "all go up until the last moment", but they’re ready for the big day: “I’m really excited now; it’s been a stressful week but...
THE BRESSAY parkrun will celebrate its fifth birthday this coming Saturday (21 January) - while there will be some changes behind the scenes too. Mairi Thomson and Wendy Borrill will be taking over from Kate Wills and Hannah Bateson as event directors. Wills said: "We are...
THERE has been traffic disruption in and around Quarff following heavy snow showers this afternoon (Friday). Drivers were left in a long tailback after a vehicle became stuck on the road. Shetland Islands Council said a gritter was in attendance to lay salt on the road and get...