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Party differences would be ‘political suicide’
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide – says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson. Kezia Dugdale Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale...
View ArticleCarmichael fears watered down tax credit cuts will still leave poor worse off
Hard-working people will still be left worse off as a result of changes to tax credits sought by Chancellor George Osborne despite a defeat in the House of Lords, fears Alistair Carmichael. The Orkney...
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Schiehallion oil will not flow through Sullom Voe
BP and its partners have announced that Schiehallion oil will not be coming to Sullom Voe in order to cut costs. Earlier this year BP said that initial production, once Schiehallion production...
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Mid Kame landslip on proposed windfarm site
The view from the road through the Lang Kames. Photo: Ian Tinkler A landslip near the site of a proposed road serving the Viking windfarm north of Sandwater has prompted concern from the project’s...
View ArticlePort authority marks downturn in activity
The downturn in offshore industry operations, a cyclical cruise season and lower fish landings have combined to reduce activity at Lerwick Harbour in the first nine months of 2015. However, Lerwick...
View ArticleLocal books launched for Shetland Noir
Two local books have been produced for the Shetland Noir crime festival, and will be launched next weekend. Local crime writer Marsali Taylor will be releasing her novel, Footsteps in the Dew. Taylor...
View Article‘Fragile areas’ identified
The North Isles, Northmavine and the outer isles have all been designated as fragile areas in a report for the Tackling Inequalities Commission that met in Lerwick on Wednesday. The commission heard...
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Anger voiced as Faroese vessel fishes inside Shetland waters
With the autumn mackerel fishery well under way, Shetland Fishermen’s Association is calling for Marine Scotland to maintain a level playing field for all boats operating in EU waters. It comes amid...
View ArticleBalpa alters stance on release of black box data
Balpa has put the brakes on its appeal against a release of flight data from the Sumburgh helicopter crash which killed four people in 2013. The pilots’ union had previously taken a stand against...
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Food fair launches in fiery style
Chef Tony Singh is welcomed to the Shetland Food Fair by Lerwick Jarl’s Squad members. Photo: Dave Donaldson Chef Tony Singh filled the Clickimin main hall with the scents of the sub-continent on the...
View ArticleLabour party branch seeks details over autonomy group
The Shetland Labour Party has called for more detail from the multi-party campaign group Wir Shetland before considering giving its support. In a letter to this newspaper, secretary Gordon Thomson said...
View ArticleCrash at Black Gaet
Two people are believed to have been slightly injured following a crash between a car and a van at the Black Gaet. The lunchtime collision between a Suzuki and a Vauxhall van happened just before 1pm...
View ArticleVigor launches new thriller
Celebrated writer and former isles resident Millie Vigor has been back in Shetland promoting her latest book, The Winding Stair. Vigor, whose writing career first took off with Kippers for Breakfast,...
View ArticleRobertson sorry over Foula problems
Shetland West councillor Frank Robertson has offered his “sincere apologies” to Foula residents who have been without permanent electricity for nearly 10 months. Two households at the south end of the...
View ArticleCouncil warns folk about bonfire night issues
Shetland Islands Council’s environmental health service is again reminding the public to site Guy Fawkes bonfires carefully and not use them to dispose of domestic or commercial waste. Team leader...
View ArticleThree-year ban and car forfeit for gas plant worker
A gas plant worker has lost his car, been banned from driving for three years and fined £600 after he was caught at more than four times the drink driving limit. Scaffolder Mark Turley, 27, of School...
View ArticleStrictly comes to the Clickimin for spectacular fundraiser
The Clickimin will be transformed into a sea of sequins, glitter, satin and high heels when the curtain rises on Strictly Hearty Dancing on 28th November. The spectacular dancing show is being staged...
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Fiddler Couper shortlisted for Trad Music Award
Isles fiddler Ross Couper has been shortlisted for an Alba Scots Trad Music Award. Ross Couper Couper, a revered musician, well-known for his work with guitarist Tom Oakes and the Scottish Folk band...
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Firm late with accommodation barges’ licensing fees
A strongly worded letter is to be sent to facilities management company Sodexo following a number of late payments for the alcohol licences for accommodation barges. Several members at a meeting of the...
View ArticleCarmichael hails productive meeting about future of Sullom Voe Terminal
Discussions have been held in London over the future of Sullom Voe, with Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael stating he has held a productive meeting today with the Oil and Gas Authority. Earlier in...
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