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Ideas wanted for future of isles theatre
The future of theatre in the isles, and in particular ways to use Lerwick’s Garrison Theatre, should be guided by the Shetland public, according to recently appointed Shetland Arts boss Graeme Howell....
View ArticleRemanded in custody over assault charges
A man has been remanded in custody until next week after being accused of several offences including assault on a police officer. David McKinnon, 32, of Hoofields in Lerwick, appeared from the cells...
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Rain leaks at GBH
The Gilbert Bain Hospital A&E entrance was affected by leaks. Hospital staff wielded buckets and mops yesterday (Friday) at the Gilbert Bain as heavy rain led to leaks in the main hospital...
View ArticleEmergency services on alert after breakdown
A salmon workboat was heading to Lerwick under her own steam this afternoon after breaking down two miles from Fitful head just before 11am. Shetland Coastguard put out a broadcast and the Aith...
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Step forward for green power with announcement
Both Scottish and UK governments have given fresh impetus to renewable energy developments in Shetland following a meeting of the Scottish Island Delivery Forum. The event in Edinburgh was chaired...
View ArticleSNP branch appointments following surge in membership
A 500 per cent rise in membership has seen Shetland SNP appoint new staff to handle the surge in numbers. The Shetland branch AGM at Clickimin on Saturday also saw the election of new convener Robbie...
View ArticleThree assault charges
A man has been released on bail after facing three charges of assault. Owen Haughian, 32, of Hoofields in Lerwick appeared from custody today before honorary sheriff Eric Peterson. He is charged with...
View ArticleAccused of knife offence
A man has been released on bail after being accused of carrying a knife in a public place. Grzegorz Rogawczewski, 48, of Ladies Drive in Lerwick appeared from custody in private at Lerwick Sheriff...
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Proposal to halt more school closure consultations
Pupils, staff and guests outside the new Mid Yell Junior High School prior to the official opening in 2011. Photo: Dave Donaldson The question over what will happen to secondary education provision in...
View ArticleHouse fire in Hamnavoe
Firefighters were called to a house in Hamnavoe shortly before 8am this morning. The fire was reported to be in the lounge at Ludi, and fire appliances from Lerwick and Scalloway responded. No-one was...
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Main road to be closed at Levenwick
The lorry off the road at Levenwick. Photo: Dave Donaldson The main A970 at Levenwick will be closed today for some time to allow the recovery of a lorry which came off the road yesterday. The incident...
View ArticleFerry strike set to go ahead tomorrow
Inter-island travel will be disrupted tomorrow as the first of a series of planned ferry mates’ strikes gets underway. The industrial action involves members of the trade union Unite which is in...
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Frankie’s named UK’s best chippy
Frankie’s has today been named as the best fish and chip shop in the UK for 2015. The Brae eatery, the most northerly chippy in the country, won the number one title at the annual National Fish &...
View ArticleWorldwide audience for Up-Helly-A’
Next week’s Up-Helly-A’ festivities will be broadcast live on the internet giving viewers around the world to enjoy the event. It is the fifth year that Promote Shetland has streamed the event through...
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Backing for plan to postpone school closure talks
School consultations are the “symptoms and not the cause” of uncertainty over possible closures, the council leader has claimed. Gary Robinson says a threatened budget shortfall is behind people’s...
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Guizers mass together for final instructions
Hundreds of guizers, including Jarl’s Squad members at the front of the ranks, listen intently to the instructions from the top table. Photo: Kevin Osborn Boy oh boy. It’s nearly that time of year...
View ArticleUnion relents on part of ferry dispute
Inter-island travel was disrupted on Wednesday as the first of a series of planned ferry mates’ strikes saw ferries tied up from 5.45am for three hours. The industrial action, which brought morning...
View ArticleFive months jail for thieving
A man with a record “littered” with offences of dishonesty has been jailed for five months after he pilfered goods from two Lerwick shops. Simon Edwards, 41, of Hoofields, stole two gift sets from...
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Carmichael hails ‘momentous’ publication
Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has hailed the publication of draft legislation for more powers for Scotland in a “momentous day”. Mr Carmichael, who is also secretary of state for Scotland,...
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Hi-tech salmon hatchery at Girlsta
A large-scale £15 million salmon smolts hatchery is nearing completion in Girlsta. The Shetland branch of fish farming company Grieg Seafoods said the hi-tech factory will provide 14 new jobs and mean...
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