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The Latest Breaking News from Shetland

Author’s laptop containing draft of novel found in snow

Crime writer Ann Cleeves appealed for help after losing the device during a blizzard in Shetland.

The Independent UK

Writer recovers laptop containing half-finished novel after Shetland blizzard

Ann Cleeves, whose novels were turned into TV’s Shetland and Vera, said device had been run over but she had a copy of her work

The Guardian - UK

Resilience minister praises people of Shetland in ‘difficult circumstances’

Justice Secretary Keith Brown visited the archipelago which has been badly hit by snow and ice.

The Independent UK

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Schoolgirl finds best-selling Shetland author's lost laptop in winter snow

A SCOTTISH crime writer who lost her laptop and half of her next novel in a blizzard in Shetland has announced that the computer has been found –…

The National (Scotland)

UK weather forecast: Ice and snow warnings as 1,000s still without power in Arctic blast

The Met Office has issued more yellow warnings for ice and snow over the next two days as the country battles -10C temperatures and thousands in Shetland are still without power

Daily Mirror

Shetland facing fourth day without power amid further snowfall threat

Thousands of residents are facing a fourth day without power as engineers battle to restore supplies

The Independent UK

Shetland to face fourth day without power amid more snow

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

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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

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)

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

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Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

Thousands without power for second night in cold snap

The Scottish Government has declared a major incident on Shetland.

Daily Mirror

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

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The Independent UK

Major incident declared on Shetland as thousands remain without power

Island residents have been told to stay at home.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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.

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.

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