Hotel project thrown out by planners
Plans for a new hotel in Brae have been thrown out by Shetland Islands Council over fears future housing provision may be lost. The 120- bed development, with a new access road and associated car...
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Cooper takes issue with SIC’s planned maintenance programme
More discussion should take place before projects find their way onto the council’s capital programme, according to Shetland North councillor Alastair Cooper. Alastair Cooper wants more discussion...
View ArticleCar park crash
The police want to trace a witness to a road traffic accident which occurred at the Tesco car park on Saturday about 2.25pm. If anyone can help they are asked to call 101 and ask to be put through to...
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Fuel poverty figures wanted to aid council’s case
The council is carrying out a survey of all households in a renewed bid to gauge levels of fuel poverty. It believes Holyrood statistics suggesting 43 per cent of isles residents are fuel poor are wide...
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Cope collects another top award as hard work pays off
Social enterprise Cope has scooped the top award in the annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland. The gong was presented by deputy first minister John Swinney at a ceremony hosted in Scottish...
View ArticleBlanket of fog disrupts flights
Today’s fog disrupted flights to and from Shetland, with both Sumburgh and Scatsta suffering cancellations. Although two early morning flights from Sumburgh, one to Kirkwall and one to Edinburgh, both...
View ArticleTory says Holyrood election is no two-horse race
The Tory candidate for next year’s Holyrood election has brushed off claims it will be a two-horse race between the Lib-Dems and SNP. Cameron Smith has highlighted a Conservative “resurgence” under...
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Fears over tightness of new AHS roundabout
Lerwick Community Council has called for urgent monitoring of traffic at the new Anderson High School roundabout in North Lochside after a member raised safety concerns. Damien Ristori – himself a bus...
View ArticleCouncil fall out, Cope celebrations and roundabout worries in this week’s...
• Councillors were divided over whether the potential sale of Sullom Voe should stay on the table. • Lerwick Community council wants urgent monitoring of traffic at the new AHS roundabout. • Football...
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Badminton development sessions cancelled
The Shetland under-13 and under-15 badminton development squad sessions are cancelled tomorrow due to netball but will be back on next week as normal. Sunday 15th November will see half-court singles...
View ArticleEstate operations man makes apprenticeship final
A council worker who has risen to manage projects is among the finalists in Scotland’s Modern Apprenticeship Awards. Michael Leftwich is hoping for success in the Higher Level Apprentice category of...
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Murderous tales to launch at Noir festival
Two local books have been produced for the Shetland Noir crime festival, and will be launched next weekend. Footsteps in the Dew, by Marsali Taylor Local crime writer Marsali Taylor will be releasing...
View ArticleHockey endeavour emphasises need for a pitch
New Zealand deservedly won the Rugby World Cup, the first side to retain the trophy, and on the way brushed seven teams aside in superb style. Only South Africa in the semi-final took the All Blacks to...
View ArticleCouncil leader welcomes PM broadband statement
Shetland Islands Council leader Gary Robinson has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement of a universal service obligation (USO) for broadband across the UK. This commitment should ensure...
View ArticleHrossey sails early to avoid storm
The Northlink ferry Hrossey sailed for Aberdeen at 10am this morning only two-and-a-half hours after she arrived in Lerwick, owing to wind forecast to reach 60mph overnight. Hrossey is estimated to...
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Memorial service held in Lerwick
A fine morning blessed a couple of hundred people who turned out to pay their respects to the war dead at the Hillhead in Lerwick today. Remembrance Sunday in Lerwick. Fishermen’s Mission...
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Christmas tree arrives – and it’s going back to the Market Cross
The Christmas tree, an annual gift from Norway, arrives at Lerwick this week. From left: NorthLink customer service manager Jane Leask, SIC roads engineer Neil Robertson, Northwards depot manager...
View ArticleTingwall parish kirks face uncertain future
A shortfall in the coffers may mean the three churches in the Tingwall parish could struggle to survive beyond the next two years. Falling congregations, a struggle to attract younger people and a...
View ArticleCarmichael case enters final stages
The historic case in Edinburgh’s Court of Session continues today with legal representatives making their final submissions before judges Lord Matthews and Lady Paton. Today’s hearing will be...
View ArticleFerry service disruption at Bressay and Whalsay
The Bressay ferry Leirna will be out of service today due to problems with her main engine which were identified early this morning. The Whalsay ferry Hendra is currently on her way to provide cover...
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