More flights added to Loganair schedule
Loganair is increasing the number of flights from Sumburgh to Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of the airline’s 2014/15 winter schedule. Starting on Wednesday, the Sumburgh-Edinburgh route will continue...
View ArticleStreet fight arrests
Police were called to a fight in Lerwick’s Commercial Street in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, involving four men, happened around 12.30am and was reported to police by a member of the...
View ArticleFootball lottery letter is a scam
Postal scam letters, seemingly offering people the chance to win large amounts of money in online football lotteries, have been received by households in the isles. Lerwick resident Andrew Chalmers is...
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Back with a bang – fireworks display returns
Fireworks light up Clickimin Loch during the last display there in 2012. Photo: Austin Taylor Lerwick’s fireworks display will make a return next month, following last year’s absence from the town’s...
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Cargo ship drifting after engine room fire
The coastguard tug Herakles, seen here in Scalloway Harbour, was on standby after cargo vessel Myrte lost power off Fair Isel. Photo: Mark Burgess. Shetland Coastguard was called to assist the Dutch...
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Staff evacuated after fire at Greenhead Base
About 60 men were evacuated from the Greenhead Base while fire crews dealt with a cylinder fire. Photo: Rosalind Griffiths About 60 men were evacuated from the Greenhead Base this morning in a...
View ArticleRacial abuse charge denied
A man has been released on bail after being accused of racially abusive to his victim – but warned to stay out of the isles unless to attend court. Keith Feeney, 39, of Mansefield Court in Kelso denies...
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New £16.5m pier for Lerwick Harbour announced
An artist’s impression of the new Holmsgarth North project (centre) at Lerwick Harbour. The outer arm of the L-shaped jetty provides a sheltered dock for the site of the planned new white fish market...
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Quartet chosen for Scottish students’ netball squad
Four Shetland netball players have been selected for the Scottish Student Sport (SSS) 2014/15 squad. University of Edinburgh students Iona Holmes and Claire Morris, and Inga Woods and Ann-Marie...
View Article1 GARDIE COURT, LERWICK, SHETLAND, ZE1 0GG
Retail premises FOR SALE OR LET situated in a prime location in the Town Centre of Lerwick at the Market Cross. The property covers the first and second floors above A L Laings, Chemist. Other upper...
View ArticlePILOT / ASSISTANT HARBOURMASTER
Lerwick Port Authority A position has arisen for a Pilot / Assistant Harbourmaster to assist with the safe navigation of vessels within the Pilotage Limits of the Port of Lerwick. Based in Lerwick,...
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KGQ Hotels Apply in writing to Queens Hotel or email: accounts@kgqhotels.co.uk
View ArticleMorning Cleaner
SHETLAND CLEANING SERVICES LERWICK Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 11.30am. To apply and for further details Tel. Bigton 01950 422319 office hours Monday to Friday or email your name, postal address and...
View ArticleHGV MECHANIC
Streamline Shipping Group Applicants must be time served with a recognised qualification. Preference will be given to candidates with a Class 1 or 2 licence. Hours of work will be 8am to 4:30pm Monday...
View ArticleOWNER DRIVERS
Allied Taxis Shetland Ltd We are currently looking for owner drivers (taxi drivers with own taxis) to join our team of taxi drivers on dayshift and nightshift. We are looking for one owner driver with...
View ArticleMARELDA, PARK ROAD, SANDWICK
Detached two storey property in a quiet location with fine views to the south-east towards Mousa, to the south over Sandwick Bay and round to the west. The accommodation is bright and spacious with two...
View ArticleCracks appear in Living Lerwick
Some retailers have withheld levies due to the organisation charged with rejuvenating the town centre claiming it has lost its focus and is of no benefit to businesses. One businessman has described...
View ArticleFerry cancellations with disruptions also expected
Serco NorthLink has cancelled some ferry services to and from Aberdeen due to bad weather, and is warning of delays and disruptions over the weekend. Tomorrow’s Northbound ferry the Hrossey will not...
View ArticleTwo injured in Black Gaet crash
Two people were taken to hospital yesterday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the Black Gaet junction south of Lerwick. The crash, between a car and a 4×4 vehicle, happened at about 4.45pm and...
View ArticleFerry disruption
Ferry services between Lerwick and Aberdeen this weekend have been cancelled due to bad weather. Serco NorthLink said today’s northbound ferry the Hrossey will not sail to Shetland but leave Aberdeen...
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