Shetland group grew in strength until it had over 4,000 members on its books
Photo: Shetland Museum and ArchivesArchivist BRIAN SMITH gave a talk during Shetland Wool Week on the 30 year history of the Shetland Hand Knitters Association, which started in 1943. There is no doubt that it was unpopular among Shetland knitters, especially those in Lerwick. At the end of April 1943 The Shetland Times discovered that the Board of Trade had plans for Shetland knitters. What can we make of the Shetland Hand Knitters Association, and the hopes that its members had for it? And some of the credit for that change in atmosphere, so very desirable, must goto the Shetland Hand Knitters Association.
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December 31, 2025 17:15 UTC
5 simple supermarket swaps that could save you £483 in 2026
By comparison, Aldi’s Saxon Luxury toilet rolls come in at just £1.35 for a four-pack, or 33p per roll. A 350g block of Cathedral City Mature Cheddar costs £3.75, equivalent to £10.71 per kilo. Aldi’s Everyday Essentials baked beans cost just 26p for a similar size tin – a whopping 137% price difference. Cheapest supermarket own-brand baked beansAldi Everyday Essentials Baked Beans 410g - £0.26p (0.07p per 100g)Sainsbury's Stamford Street Co Baked Beans - £0.30p (0.075p per 100g)Tesco Stockwell Baked Beans - £0.28p (0.078p per 100g)Asda Baked Beans - £0.40p (0.10p per 100g)Morrisons Baked Beans - £0.45p (0.11p per 100g)BreadBranded loaves are another product that take a significant slice out of shopping budgets. A Warburtons Thick White loaf costs £1.40, while supermarket own-brand equivalents across Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons all retail at 75p.
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December 31, 2025 17:01 UTC
Meet the music fans fighting to save grassroots venues
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December 31, 2025 16:07 UTC
Hurdles return sees El Fabiolo back on winning form
“It’s nice to have him back in winning form and we’ll have to look for a nice race in the spring for him. The Mullins team still won the race, however, with the champion trainer’s nephew Danny also claiming this prize aboard 5-1 shot Argento Boy. Elliott said of the former Sir Mark Prescott inmate: “He showed good signs at home and there is plenty of improvement in him. “He jumped well and travelled well through the race. We’ll find a winners’ race for him and see how we go.”
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December 31, 2025 16:06 UTC
Morrisons New Year’s opening times: What time are stores open across the period?
Keep reading to find out the opening times of the major British supermarket chain this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. When is Morrisons open over Christmas and Boxing Day? Morrisons advised: “We would recommend customers use our store finder to check their local stores opening hours.”The supermarket chain’s website is full of helpful ideas for a pumping New Year’s Eve party. “Whether you’re planning a vibrant New Year’s Party or sticking to the classic traditions of a Hogmanay party, planning can feel hectic. We’ve created this simple, stress-free Party checklist so you can focus on having a fabulous, faff-free New Year’s party 2026.”Check out the Morrisons website for further details.
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December 31, 2025 16:04 UTC
England vs Australia Fifth Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Ashes finale
England vs Australia Fifth Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Ashes finaleEngland will look to end a tough Ashes series on a high by winning the fifth and final Test in Sydney. England vs Australia Fifth Test: UK start times and where to watchThe fifth and final Ashes Test will get started on Sunday, January 4. England vs Australia Fifth Test: Team news and scorecardThe latest scorecard from the Fifth Test in Sydney can be found here once play gets underway over the weekend. England seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes test after picking up a left hamstring injury. 4 Stokes and co. are without Atkinson and Archer for the Ashes finale Credit: GettyEngland vs Australia Fifth Test: What has been said?
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December 31, 2025 15:44 UTC
Researchers claim to have re-discovered forgotten meanings in UK buildings
Heritage consultants James Wenn and James Syrett say knowledge about these meanings appeared to decline around the time of the First World War, when aristocrats who knew about them were sent to fight and die in the trenches. Garnet crystals adopt the shape of a rhombic dodecahedron – a shape which also appears in many important buildings. Researchers James Wenn (left) and James Syrett say they have re-discovered forgotten meanings contained in shapes in UK architecture (Byrga Geniht/PA)The shape also features in the coronation pavement inside Westminster Abbey, and the pair say an explanation of its significance influenced an element of the King’s coronation in 2023. The pair say that knowledge of the significance of these shapes appeared to decline around the First World War. Mr Syrett said that, following their re-discovery about meanings in UK architecture: “We can now say we’re as sophisticated a culture as Ancient Rome, Aztec America, Ancient Egypt.
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December 31, 2025 15:41 UTC
Your family would be so proud of you, Queen tells John Hunt and daughter Amy
Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, were killed by Kyle Clifford, 27 – Louise’s ex-partner – in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9 last year. A fundraising gala was held earlier this month to launch The Hunt Family Fund. Mr Hunt and Amy set up the fund in memory of Carol, Louise and Hannah to raise money for charities and causes that help and inspire young women. The Queen recalled how she was “so angry” and “furious” when she was attacked on a train as a teenager. I think that’s so important to get into schools.”Amy added that the radicalisation of men by other men is a “huge problem”.
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December 31, 2025 15:22 UTC
Are banks open on New Year’s? Opening times for all the main banks for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
NEW Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day opening hours have been revealed by the biggest banks on the high street. A statement from the bank said: “For the most up-to-date local branch opening hours, please visit our website.”It added: “Branch opening times may change at short notice.”With this in mind, you can check out its branch locator for the most accurate local opening hours over the New year. All of the bank’s branches spanning the length and breath of the UK will close for the duration on New Year’s Day. It also has a helpful branch opening hours tool. RECOMMENDED STORIESLocations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland return to usual opening times on Friday, January 2, 2025, but in Scotland they remain closed for the day.
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December 31, 2025 15:15 UTC
Amber cold health alert for Cumbria
The forecasted weather is expected to cause significant impacts across health and social care services. The cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency which is warning "to be felt across the health and social care sector, with potential for the whole population to be at risk". "Increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and a risk to health for individuals aged 65 years and over, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Health Protection at UKHSA, said: "Low temperatures like these can have serious impacts on the health of some people, particularly older people and those with serious health conditions. Potential impacts of the amber cold health alert include:A rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
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December 31, 2025 15:11 UTC
Queen praised for speaking out about being attacked on train as teenager
Speaking to Sarah Montague on BBC Radio 4’s World at One, Baroness Harman described the Queen speaking out about her experience of being assaulted as “so important”. Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, were killed by Kyle Clifford, 27 – Louise’s ex-partner – in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9 last year. I was reading my book, and you know, this boy, man, attacked me, and I did fight back. “But I remember anger, and I was so furious about it, and it’s sort of lurked for many years. He (Mr Johnson) was making guttural noises about how much he admired and liked her.”Mr Harri went on to speak about a conversation between Camilla and Mr Johnson, about an assault that she said occurred when she was a schoolgirl.
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December 31, 2025 15:04 UTC
Six times Gabriel proved he is Premier League’s new king of s***housery including mocking his future Arsenal team-mate
GABRIEL MAGALHAES returned to the Arsenal starting line-up against Aston Villa and was immediately involved in the thick of the action. SunSport has looked at six times Gabriel has proven he deserves the crown of the Premier League’s biggest s***house. Taunting OnanaAfter the win over Aston Villa, Gabriel was jubilant in the Emirates tunnel with his team-mates. However, Gabriel clapped back by sharing a snap of three Man of the Match awards he has picked up in north London derbies and tagging Richarlison in the post. Haaland, like Gabriel, is well-known for getting under the skin of opposition defenders and is arguably a rival to the crown for the league’s biggest s***house.
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December 31, 2025 14:42 UTC
A final look back at the Times stories and pics in 2025
SEPTEMBERThe site for the prop[osed AI Hub in Irvine (Image: NAC)A leading artificial intelligence company announced plans for a £15billion investment in Irvine in 2026. Read more HEREThe Rivergate (Image: Newsquest)The Rivergate shopping centre lost another popular store as Bodycare went into administration in September. Read more HEREBuilder Mark receives his award (Image: Contributed)A Kilwinning builder celebrated a "special achievement" after being honoured amongst the best in the industry. Read more HERENOVEMBERA former Irvine church was listed for sale more than five years after it was taken out of use. Read more HEREMure Relief Church (Image: Street View)Two more church buildings in Irvine were facing the axe after a review by the Church of Scotland.
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December 31, 2025 14:11 UTC
2025 had highest number of public inquiries, at annual cost of £200m
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December 31, 2025 13:24 UTC
China announces it has ‘successfully completed’ military exercises near Taiwan
He said Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share “a bond of blood and kinship”. “The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable,” Mr Xi said. In November, the prime minister of Japan said she would not rule out military intervention if Taiwan faced a direct attack by the PLA. The Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that China’s military exercises around Taiwan is “an act that escalates tension in the Taiwan Strait” and that it has conveyed the concern to Beijing. “The peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are important for the entire international community.
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December 31, 2025 13:07 UTC