Crown to appeal Cromwell sentence
The Crown Office intends to lodge an appeal against the “unduly lenient” sentence given to a man convicted of assault at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Liam Cromwell, 22, was sentenced to 12 months behind bars...
View ArticleWhy continue stirring? (Kathy Greaves)
“Yes” voters need to understand – voters in Scotland, in a free and democratic vote of over-16s on 18th September, with not just the terms of the referendum set by the SNP, but also the wording of the...
View ArticleT&N Joinery in administration
Construction firm T&N Joinery Limited has gone into administration after suffering a shortfall in working capital. But there have so far been no redundancies at the Lerwick firm, which employs 60...
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Superfast broadband arrives
The 35m “muckle gravit”, started in 2005 by world’s fastest knitter Hazel Tindall, was wound round a “street cabinet” connection point at the Böd o Gremista today. Hazel was invited to the launch of...
View ArticleBar Supervisor
Royal British Legion – Lerwick Branch We are currently looking for a Bar Supervisor. Previous bar experience is essential. To apply for this position please contact office on 692325 or call in.
View ArticleVarious vacancies
Due to expansion several vacancies have arisen for the following positions at our Scalloway Shop as well as the Lerwick Branch. Grocery dept. counter assistants – Full-time/part-time: Applicants...
View Article16 Pundsta Place
16 Pundsta Place is a spacious 3 bedroom bungalow in move-into condition with an open plan living area. This end terraced property has an enclosed garden with shed. It is an ideal home for a young...
View Article1 HELENDALE TERRACE
Stunning and extremely spacious detached house in sought after location overlooking Clickimin Loch and Bressay. Entrance vestibule, large hall, two double bedrooms, shower room/sauna, integral double...
View Article35 – 37 North Road
This large retail unit, situated at the north end of Lerwick opposite Frank Williamson’s DIY store and the Toll Clock Shopping Centre, could be an ideal business development opportunity. The current...
View ArticleHONDA CIVIC
Alloy wheels, panoramic roof, FSH, taxed and MoT, Champagne silver metallic. Can be seen on mainland by arrangement.
View ArticleVarious vacancies
We have a number of vacancies for various hours at locations throughout Shetland. Jobs on offer this week include… • Supervisory Assistant – Lerwick • Domestic Assistant – Yell • Early Years Assistant...
View ArticleCoastguard in ‘dire state’ due to staff shortages
Staffing at Lerwick’s coastguard station remains in a “dire state”, with a shortfall in qualified staff at the Knab Road premises. Seventeen watches are expected to be left undermanned this month,...
View ArticleShetlanders live longer than average Scots
Life expectancy in Shetland is comfortably above the Scottish average, according to latest statistics published by the National Records of Scotland. Figures for the years 2011- 2013 show life...
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Carmichael urges ‘real leadership’ from Sturgeon
Isles MP and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael arrives with his family to cast his referendum vote at the polling station in Evie Primary school, Orkney. Photo: Frank Bradford The UK government is...
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Men They Couldn’t Hang prove they are still alive and kicking
Around 200 folk turned out to see the self-proclaimed grandfathers of folk-punk at Mareel last night. And not all the audience who enthusiastically received The Men They Couldn’t Hang were arthritic...
View ArticleHuddle round the router (Andy Holt)
Congratulations are in order to Tavish Scott for speaking up for those of us in the more remote areas of Shetland who suffer the appalling internet connection service provided by BT. We pay up to £50...
View ArticleHelicopter lands at Sumburgh after emergency
A full emergency was declared at Sumburgh Airport this afternoon after a helicopter was forced to land. Emergency services rushed to the scene when the incident was reported shortly after 2.30pm. It is...
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St Clement’s Hall badly damaged in blaze
Firefighters enter St Clement’s Hall. The building was badly damaged in the blaze. Photo: Austin Taylor The listed St Clement’s Hall in Lerwick has been left badly damaged by a fire that resulted in...
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Hockey girls through to next round
The Shetland Ladies hockey team were victorious in their first mach in the Scottish District Cup at the weekend, defeating Livingston & West Lothian by four clear goals. Scottish District Cup...
View ArticleFerries delayed by ‘Gonzalo gales’
The tail-end of hurricane Gonzalo is disrupting sea travel to and from Shetland. Tonight’s southbound passenger ferry sailing to Aberdeen will only leave Lerwick at around 2am, not 7pm as scheduled....
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