Double record for whitefish landings in isles
Records tumbled at Shetland’s whitefish market today as the highest yearly landings and most boxes in a single week in modern times were recorded. Abundant North Sea stocks enabled boats to put down...
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Gig promoter refuses to work with Mareel’s management
A music promoter who brought renowned folk singer Eddi Reader and rock and roll band the Blockheads to the isles says he will not use Lerwick venue Mareel again – unless there is a marked change in...
View ArticleCustody for woman who brandished knife in front of boys
A woman described as a “menace” has been remanded in custody after she admitted breaching the peace and brandishing a knife in front of two teenage boys. Sarah Patterson, 29, of Hoofields in Lerwick,...
View ArticleTrouble reported at youngsters’ ‘after beanfeast’ party
Complaints of trouble at an Anderson High School pupils’ “after beanfeast” party in Dunrossness have prompted the police to appeal for witnesses. According to the police there were “numerous complaints...
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Jasmine retires after 24 years at Hamnavoe Primary School
Jasmine Duncan is surrounded by pupils on her final day at Hamnavoe Primary School. Burra woman Jasmine Duncan has retired from Hamnavoe Primary School after 24 years of service. For the past nine...
View ArticleHow many more turns? (John Tulloch)
Only a week ago Conservative MEP Ian Duncan was telling us how, with support from colleagues, he had intervened to delay implementation of the impending cod discard ban – a U-turn by the EU’s fisheries...
View ArticlePhased basis for cod (Ian Duncan)
I write in response to John Tulloch’s letter: “How many turns?” The European Parliament’s fumbling around with the discard ban that would have brought cod into the mix a year early was overturned on...
View ArticlePoor forecast means boat will leave early
NorthLink’s southbound sailing tonight will be three hours earlier than scheduled because of forecasted bad weather. The Hjaltland will now leave Lerwick at 4pm instead of the normal 7pm, with check-in...
View ArticleArchaeology article nominated for award
An article about Old Scatness, inspired by an interview with Shetland archaeologist Val Turner and colleague Stephen Dockerill, has been nominated for an award. Rewriting the Origin of the Broch...
View ArticleMan accused of assaulting partner released on bail
A Lerwick resident has been released on bail after allegedly assaulting his partner and verbally abusing her. The case against Anthony Jamieson, 51, of Stouts Court, was continued without plea when he...
View ArticleFirst of troublesome tug duo is sold to Italy
One of the two Shetland Islands Council tugs at Sullom Voe which proved so controversial after being introduced a few years has now been sold. The Solan will shortly head off to Italy after being...
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Valhalla project combines musical cultures in a heavenly way
The traditional music of Shetland and Ireland have always made easy bedfellows. Both rely heavily on the fiddle, both are full of energy and verve, and in moments of quiet both are beautiful and...
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SAVE THE TUG: Support for emergency tug bridges party divides
Cross-party support in favour of tug retention has been voiced across the three island groups, and in the Highlands as well. Back The Shetland Times Save the Tug campaign –...
View ArticleCrass BBC decision (Larraine Gray)
Why, oh why did the BBC decide to delay the final episode of <i>Shetland</i> until Friday 4th March? This is the second time this has happened. I think this series has been an improvement...
View ArticleMatch against Halkirk called off for fourth time
The Shetland football team was thwarted for the fourth time at the weekend in its attempts to defend the Jock Mackay Memorial Cup. The quarter-final tie on Saturday against North Caledonian League...
View ArticleSAVE THE TUG: Stay up to date with The Shetland Times campaign
The Shetland Times Save the Tug campaign demands the retention of the Northern Isles-based emergency tug Herakles. Emergency tugs were introduced in the aftermath of the Braer disaster in 1993 and the...
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Islands minister slams emergency tug move
The Scottish islands minister has said that Hollyrood remains totally opposed to the withdrawal of the Coastguard emergency towing vessel, based in Orkney, and that it is continuing to put pressure on...
View ArticlePolice warn of more icy roads
Police have warned motorists to drive according to the conditions in the ongoing cold snap. This follows two cars going off the road on Sunday night and Monday morning at Brindister and the Black Gaet....
View ArticlePower cut hits 580 premises
Almost 600 premises around Scalloway were affected by a power cut on Monday afternoon, which lasted an hour and a half. Scottish Hydro Electric’s distribution network’s engineers were carrying out...
View ArticleNeed to be informed (David Cole)
So now we know when the referendum on the UK’s membership in Europe is to take place. I am proud to be part of a nation that in times when an important decision has to be made the government of the day...
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