Cancelled sailings cause frustration
There is growing dissatisfaction with the vital lifeline service operated by Serco NorthLink with cancelled sailings and partially completed trips apparently becoming a regular feature of winter...
View ArticleUK Minister slammed after helicopter snub
A UK government minister has been slammed by a Scottish MP for refusing to meet widows of the Sumburgh helicopter crash. The heavy criticism of transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin came from Aberdeen...
View ArticleAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES – Shetland Charitable Trust
Shetland Charitable Trust (SC027025) wishes to appoint two new trustees to help in its work of improving the quality of life for the people of Shetland. This is an exciting but challenging opportunity...
View ArticleFULL TIME LEISURE ATTENDANT – CLICKIMIN LEISURE COMPLEX
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week Salary: £19,003 to £19,788 per annum inclusive (3 week working pattern) Overall Purpose: To work as part of a small team delivering a high standard of service to...
View ArticleCustomer Service Assistants – full-time and part-time
Required to provide counter and café duties in our award winning café and takeaway in Brae, Shetland. Full training will be given. For more details/application form: T: 01806 522700...
View ArticleAppointment of Trustees – NAFC
SHETLAND FISHERIES TRAINING CENTRE TRUST – NAFC MARINE CENTRE Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust is a charitable trust responsible for managing the NAFC Marine Centre. The Centre provides...
View ArticleFULL TIME RECREATION ASSISTANT – WEST MAINLAND LEISURE CENTRE
Salary: £19,003 to £19,788 per annum inclusive Hours: Average 37 hours per week (two week working pattern) To work as part of a small team delivering a high standard of service to customers which...
View ArticleELECTRICAL ENGINEER
This is a challenging and varied position based in our processing facility at Gremista, Lerwick, where you will be working as part of a team of engineers involved in both maintenance and remedial work...
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Concert raises funds for two charities
With the cheques to the Anthony Nolan Trust and the Archie Foundation, for £5,800 each, are (from left): Violet Tulloch, Drewie Hawick, Mida Hawick and Charlie Simpson. Photo: Stephen Gordon The “Folk...
View ArticleSensory stimulation room for Newcraigielea
Clients at Newcraigielea are being offered what promises to be a relaxing and therapeutic “multi-sensory” stimulation room. The town’s purpose-built unit in Seafield Road provides respite, short break...
View ArticleOil price slump should not affect harbour activity, says port chief
The chief executive of Lerwick Port Authority does not expect any massive downturn in harbour activity as a result of the depressed global oil price. Sandra Laurenson said that harbour developments...
View ArticleHelicopter crash survivor Tosh wants public inquiry
Pressure is growing on the UK government to hold a full public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. A petition calling for an open and transparent investigation has been launched by a survivor of...
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Coastguard involved after ferry hits rock
The Fivla is pumped out by the Unst fire crew after she hit a rock on the way across Bluemull Sound. Photo: Heather Gray The Unst fire crew was called out to pump water from the inter-island ferry...
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Fisheries minister: Face up to the challenges in 2015
Scottish fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has issued a “new year” message to Scottish fishing communities. In it he talks of a “pivotal” year ahead and the challenges that await skippers as the...
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Carmichael critical of Scottish government oil forecast
The Scottish government’s oil revenue forecast for the first three years of independence is £15.5bn wide of the mark, according to the latest analysis produced by the UK government following the crash...
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Police chief takes new job in Orkney
Chief inspector Eddie Graham is to leave Shetland take up a new post as area commander in Orkney next week. He will be replaced by inspector Lindsay Tulloch until a permanent appointment is made. Mr...
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Gym coach Wylie humbled by New Year’s honour
Mark Wylie is one of the recipients of a British Empire Medal. Former Shetland resident and gymnastics coach Mark Wylie is to receive the British Empire Medal from the Queen in her 2015 New Year’s...
View ArticleOFFICE/COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Due to a further expansion in our customer lead/plant hire business an opportunity has arisen for this demanding but rewarding position. Suitable candidates should be self-motivated, conscientious and...
View ArticleFull-time and Part-time Receptionists
We are looking for Full-time and Part-time Receptionists to join our small team at The Queens and Grand Hotels. You should be able to work under pressure, have the ability to multitask, be able to deal...
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Happy New Year from The Shetland Times
All the staff at The Shetland Times would like to wish a “Happy New Year” to our readers, contributors and advertisers. Thank you for your support, comments, input and print orders throughout 2014 – it...
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