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Haase delighted to bring Signature Sound back again
American crooner Ernie Haase is bringing his Signature Sound band back to Shetland for a third time next week and it seems he just cannot get enough of the islands. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound at...
View ArticleFlybe should share the ‘flak’ over flights, says Cooper
The head of Loganair has pledged to come to the next meeting of the external transport forum to address concerns about service reliability, chairman Michael Stout told a meeting of the forum this week....
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Investigators’ safety warning after probe into fisherman’s death
Fishermen should adhere more strictly to safety measures at sea to help prevent a repeat of this year’s Beryl fishing boat tragedy in which a crewman died. A report by the Marine Accident Investigation...
View ArticleNot that gullible (Billy Fox)
The front door closes and there is yet more junk mail on the mat. Top of the pile is someone leading the fight on every issue which affects Shetland; with so many unresolved issues one wonders what has...
View ArticleMeeting our ferry needs (Danus Skene)
This SNP Scottish government is getting on with the job of doing everything it can to meet the needs of the country’s island communities. At the top of the list of things that government can and should...
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Carmichael: Why Lib Dems back air strikes in Syria
Alistair Carmichael has set out reasons for the Liberal Democrat’s controversial support of air strikes in Syria. The Isles MP insists the decision by his party to back today’s historic motion in the...
View ArticleThink again Alistair (Jonathan Wills)
I have just written to our MP, Alistair Carmichael, as follows and I urge friends and colleagues to do likewise: “Dear Alistair, “I didn’t write to you earlier about the vote on bombing Syria because...
View ArticleReconsider your support (James Mackenzie)
I thank isles MP Alistair Carmichael for his email of today. I am taking the liberty of responding with an “open letter”. You say that UN resolution 2249 gives a legal basis for bombing ISIL. The...
View ArticleBacking for fairer delivery charges petition
A petition which seeks to stop retailers discriminating against the islands by charging excessive postage fees has gained local support from MSP Tavish Scott. Mr Scott said the petition highlighted...
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Air strikes, ballroom battles and a war of words over ferries
• Alistair Carmichael sets out his reasons for backing air strikes in Syria. • A report has found NHS spending on agency nurses rocketed. • Strictly dancers have done ballroom to help raise thousands...
View ArticleVarious vacancies – Shetland Catch
Mackerel Season SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES We have a number of temporary positions available at our factory to begin in January 2016 to work for approximately two months. Protective clothing is...
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A quarter more spent on locums
NHS Shetland spending on locums and agency nurses rocketed this year, according to a new report by Audit Scotland. It revealed that the health board spent 24 per cent more on temporary medical staff in...
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Working life inspires photographer Boak
A fascinating book of photos of local people at work went on sale on Tuesday. The book, by Alex Boak, is purely a set of images – there are no words, apart from the person’s name and their job, making...
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Praise for winch operator 40 years after Beryl Alpha heroics
Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the Beryl Alpha incident which saw storm force winds cause near-catastrophe to an offshore installation. Phil Johns, who was involved in the helicopter rescue of...
View Article‘Urgent review’ needed over Faaroese fishing deal: Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael is calling for an “urgent review” of the fishing deal which has freed up quota for Faroese fishing boats in EU waters. Speaking in a House of Commons debate on fishing, the isles MP...
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Loch of Strom image wins calendar competition
Loch of Strom. Colin Dickie This stunning image of the Loch of Strom by Colin Dickie has been selected by readers to appear on the 2016 Shetland Times calendar. His photo was taken the day after storm...
View ArticleConcerns over pavement after crash
Fears are growing of a potentially serious accident on the road into Scalloway unless steps are quickly taken to improve an inadequate pavement. Concerns have been raised that the footpath leading up...
View ArticleWeather causes disruption to NorthLink services
The harsh weather has caused disruption to NorthLink’s weekend scheduling. Tonight’s south-bound sailing of the Hjaltland is due to leave Lerwick at 7pm, but is facing a delay in getting to Aberdeen...
View ArticleChoral Society in full voice
Lerwick Choral Society was in full tune at its Christmas concert held in St Columba’s Church at Lerwick on Friday night. Well-known carols were performed, along with other songs that are perhaps less...
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Exhibition tells soldier’s tragic story
A new exhibition case telling the story of a First World War soldier has been unveiled at Shetland Museum. The First World War display at Shetland Museum. The display highlights the life of Private...
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