Plaque unveiled for genius Christie
The family of Shetland sculptor and “native genius” Adam Christie unveiled a special memorial plaque in Cunningsburgh yesterday in tribute to his life and art. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony...
View ArticleRecord number for annual charity cycle sportive
A record 56 cyclists took part in the fourth annual Frankie’s Charity Cycle Sportive yesterday – to raise funds for the Fishermen’s Mission in Shetland. In fine late summer weather, 30 of them...
View ArticleSeven stuck in lift
Lerwick fire crews were called to help seven people who were stuck in a lift at the Shetland Hotel this morning. The call was received at about 1.30am and the firemen came and opened the lift door....
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Country man Flavin pulls in a big crowd
Mick Flavin and his band on stage in the Garrison Theatre. Photo: Stephen Gordon It was a packed Garrison that welcomed “Ireland’s number one country singer”, Mick Flavin and his band, ably supported...
View ArticleJail for pair who pushed heroin in Lerwick
A man has been sentenced at Lerwick Sheriff Court to over four years in prison after he admitted supplying heroin. Barlinnie prisoner James Kennedy, 29, of Maybole in Ayrshire was sentenced to 50...
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Shetland stories inspire actor Robertson
Growing up in a family and community full of story-tellers inspired Steven Robertson to take up acting. Back in the isles as one of the guests of honour at the Screenplay film festival he tells ADAM...
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Trust supports lobster notching scheme
NAFC Marine Centre fisheries technician Mark Hamilton measures a lobster. The v-notching scheme in Shetland is one of those supported by the Scottish Fishermen’s Trust A lobster v-notching scheme in...
View ArticleFined for ‘puerile’ careless driving
A driver caused a collision with two other cars after behaving aggressively behind the wheel. Paul Forrest, 22, of Semblister in Bixter tailgated the vehicle in front of him while driving from East Voe...
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British brand is vital, says business ambassador Wilson
Trade ambassador Brian Wilson (centre) meets Ocean Kinetics boss John Henderson (left) as part of his visit organised by MSP Tavish Scott. Photo: Dave Donaldson Former Labour trade minister Brian...
View ArticleSkipper and crew were drunk
A skipper has been fined £600 at Lerwick Sheriff Court after setting sail while he and his crew were drunk. Stephen Ritchie, 55, of East Moss Croft in Fraserburgh admitted being impaired when he put...
View ArticleDrunk man ran in front of car
A man displayed “crass stupidity” when he deliberately ran out in front of a moving car. The driver swerved to avoid Sebastian Wrzos when he stepped out into the traffic with arms outstretched on...
View Article‘Disgraceful’ abuse directed at worshippers
A young Sandwick man perpetrated a “disgraceful episode” when he disrupted two church services during acts of worship. William McCover, 22, of Veester Hill shouted and swore at congregation members...
View ArticlePick-up overturns at Scord
Three people escaped injury this morning when the 4×4 they were travelling in overturned onto its roof at the top of the Scord hill near Scalloway. The accident, involving a Mitsubishi pick-up, took...
View ArticleEurope, fish and the referendum (Jonathan Wills)
The last time we had a referendum on Europe, almost 40 years ago, Shetland and the Western Isles were the only British counties to vote against The UK’s continued membership of the Common Market, as we...
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Audience spellbound by sight of American Interior
Gruff Rhyss playing at Mareel. Photo: Dave Donaldson The tale of a visionary explorer who travelled the length of the Ohio and Missouri rivers to find a mythical tribe of Welsh-speaking Indians in the...
View ArticleRoyal visit for college extension opening
Princess Anne, HRH The Princess Royal, will visit the isles this month to officially open Shetland College’s new extension. The £4.5m development, funded by Shetland College UHI together with Shetland...
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