‘Virtual composer’ reaches songwriting final
Young composer Eamonn Watt is a finalist in this year’s online International Songwriting Competition. His composition, The Tale of Buckaroo Bill from his second album entitled Haar, is an orchestral...
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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...
View ArticleMajestic report, killjoy council, Unst Fest and sporting highlights
In The Shetland Times this week… Report on sunken fishing boat Council bill punctures inflatable castle Unst Fest hailed a big success Appeal for mobility scooter for hire Music Matters Look ahead to...
View ArticleCouncil killjoys leave holiday bairns deflated
Local children could have their summer spoiled following a council decision which will see an events fee for a bouncy castle company increased by 2,000 per cent. For over a decade Jim Johnstone has...
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Rugby veteran highlights lack of electric wheelchair availability
A former Shetland hotelier who is now an influential figure in the global Golden Oldies rugby network has put out an appeal for a publicly available electric wheelchair following a recent trip back to...
View ArticleSisters’ excitement at starring in top fashion shoot
Three lasses from Quarff have spoken of their delight after starring in top fashion shoot for a luxury British fashion house. Lily, Daisy and Emily Manson-Brodie feature in the campaign for the release...
View ArticleSingle vessel for Whalsay ferry service
The Whalsay ferry service is operating on a single ferry for the rest of today, due to technical issues with the Linga, the SIC has said. The council has apologised for any delays. For further...
View ArticleSail trainees embark on Spanish adventure
Four members of Sail Training Shetland are heading to Spain for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Lorrie Robertson, 21, from Burra, Shona Johnson, 24, from Unst, Paul Sansom, 18 from Walls and...
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Sumos, sweets and pillow fights at Sandwick Fun Day
Sumo wrestling, pillow fights and plenty of good fun is being enjoyed in Sandwick. The annual fun day kicked off this afternoon after local lad and fundraiser Ollie Jamieson cut the ribbon with the...
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Shetland lose out in inter-county clashes
A battling hockey team made Orkney work hard for a result which saw them retain the Lady Hamilton Cup, while the Shetland football team lost out 3-2 to the men in red in this year’s inter-county. After...
View ArticleVisiting GP on the search for singers
Budding singers are being invited to take part in a special ‘pop-up choir’ for charity, led by a visiting doctor to the isles. Dr Veronica McBurnie is asking folk to come along to rehearsals at 7.30pm...
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