Police seek witnesses to alleged careless driving
Lerwick Police are seeking witnesses to an incident of alleged careless driving in the town’s Sound Brae at 4.30pm on Saturday. They had a report of a silver van overtaking other vehicles in the path...
View ArticleAir campaign changes name and aims
The social media led campaign to tackle the high cost of flying to and from Scottish Islands has changed its name and aims after the group successfully lobbied Loganair to introduce a ‘compassionate’...
View ArticlePair granted bail
Two men charged with threatening and abusive behaviour appeared together from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court today and had their cases continued. Kieran Roberts, 28, of Haldane Burgess Crescent,...
View ArticleCourt appearance due
A 37-year-old man is due to appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court tomorrow following the report of an alleged assault in Stanegarth, Lerwick, around 4.55pm on Sunday. A 26-year-old man was treated for minor...
View ArticleBroadband meetings
Shetland Islands Council is conducting a consultation to help inform the development of a business plan for future high-speed broadband development in the isles. The SIC has hired network and IT...
View ArticleAirport operator insists it is happy to meet campaigners
Airport operator Hial and the Scottish government have responded to claims made against them by the online campaign group “Islanders for Fair Air Fares”. Earlier today the campaign revealed it had...
View ArticleScrap metal stolen
Police in Lerwick have received a report of the theft of scrap metal between Friday and Sunday. Police say it is likely the culprit or culprits would have used a vehicle to remove the items from Mair’s...
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Fishing industry’s contribution to Shetland economy highlighted
Renewed confidence in the Shetland fishing industry has been underlined by figures showing that the turnover of the local fleet increased by more than 40 per cent last year. Shetland boats landed more...
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Scoop to supply Mareel as popcorn machine is axed
Patrons of the Mareel arts centre will soon be tucking into locally-supplied snacks following a deal with Lerwick-based Scoop Wholefoods – but the venue’s popcorn machine is being mothballed. It is...
View ArticleAlcohol licence granted for food fair
The Clickimin Leisure Complex will be able to sell alcohol within the building as off-sales during the Christmas Craft Fair, the council’s licensing board unanimously decided today. The licence will be...
View ArticleMan denies assault
A Lerwick man was released on bail after denying an assault charge at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Tuesday. William Gillespie, 37, of Stanegarth, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man on Sunday by...
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Tales of ‘silver darlings’ launches tomorrow
Herring Tales: How the silver darlings shaped human taste and history, by Donald Murray, published by Bloomsbury Publishing. The hardback is available from the Shetland Times Bookshop priced £16.99....
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St Ninian’s Isle eyesores (Allen Fraser)
The overgrown site of the St Ninian’s Isle chapel. Images of the St Ninian’s Isle sands have long been used as promotional icons by Shetland’s tourism industry and often appear in national lists of...
View ArticleMan admits firing air rifle at house
A young Mossbank man has been warned that “all options” are open to the court after he admitted recklessly firing an air rifle. Kyle MacGregor, 21, of Brae Head, admitted shooting the weapon at an...
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College worker awarded with medal
A Shetland College administrator has been awarded the University of the Highlands and Islands vice-chancellor’s medal for his services to the institution. Communications and student engagement...
View ArticleCoastguard, Corbyn and air campaigners in this week’s Shetland Times.
• Shetland Coastguard is facing a meltdown in morale following a slew of resignations. • A Tingwall resident says he will appeal to the law courts after SIC hearing. • Shetland Moving Image Archive has...
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Isles gearing up to help Syrian refugees
People showed their support for Syrian refugees in Lerwick last weekend. Photo: Dave Donaldson Local organisations and agencies in Shetland are gearing up for the possibility of offering housing and...
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Morale collapses at coastguard as several resign
Shetland coastguard is facing a meltdown in staff morale following a slew of resignations and has had no cliff rescue cover since June following an audit of coastguard area teams. Four Lerwick based...
View ArticleTelevision stolen from caravan
A television, still in its packaging, was taken from a caravan at Sandwick last week. Police said the theft occurred some time between the early evening on Saturday and Thursday. If anyone has any...
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Golden girl Andrea calls end to swimming career
Golden girl and Commonwealth Games swimming star Andrea Strachan has decided to hang up the goggles following her success in this summer’s island games. The news was revealed exclusively in The...
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