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New refs are on the cards
Six new referees have passed an examination clearing the way for them to officiate during the new football season. Two examiners from Aberdeen oversaw written and practical exams for the candidates who...
View ArticleMan fined over ‘nasty beating’
A man launched a violent assault after finding the woman he believed he was having a relationship with in a “compromising position” with another man. Samuel Scott, 25, of Ladies Drive administered a...
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Champions drawn against North Isles rivals in Parish Cup
The draw for this season’s Parish Cup football competition has been made and throws up some interesting fixtures. Champions Unst have been drawn against North Isles rivals Yell in one of the three...
View ArticleHollywood plans for Shetland crime novel
A crime novel set in Shetland is to be made into a Hollywood film – with some of the filming taking place in the isles. Sacrifice is set on the book written by Sharon Bolton, who writes under the...
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Society prepares for fiddler of the year contest
The Shetland Folk Society is gearing up for next week’s young fiddler of the year competition. This year’s contest will be held in Mareel when scores of youngsters will be out to impress adjudicators...
View ArticleWindfarm data mast plans approved despite objections
A meteorological mast which gathers data for Viking Energy can stay in place for an additional five years, despite objections from windfarm opponents. At a town hall hearing this morning members of the...
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AHS netball girls through to Scottish Schools Cup final
The Anderson High School netball team has reached the final of the Scottish Schools Cup. From left: Clare Farmer, Heather Marshall, Liza Fullerton, Holly King, Haley Tulloch, Alina Murray, Kim Johnson,...
View ArticleBrawl was a case of ‘drink in, wit out’, says fiscal
Drunken rowdiness in the town again came under the spotlight at Lerwick Sheriff Court today when a man was fined £325 for making a nuisance of himself and fighting. Mark McCaul, 31, of Lincoln Court in...
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Former Scottish rugby star Stanger to visit Lerwick for talk
Former Scottish rugby international winger Tony Stanger will be visiting the isles next week to give a talk at Shetland Museum. Stanger, who famously scored the winning try at Murrayfield against...
View ArticleAssault man praised for turning his life around
A man who carried out an assault at a country dance in Yell last year was commended for his positive change in attitude when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today. But Michael Goodlad, 20, of...
View ArticleFreefield lunch club will close next month
The lunch club at the Freefield Centre is to close on 22nd May but the service will transfer to Islesburgh Community Centre. The move was finally decided at a special council meeting today, with...
View ArticleWhat’s On in Shetland – May 2013 + on
These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure. Useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT)...
View ArticleWhat’s On in Shetland – April 2013
These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure. Useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT)...
View ArticleLocal firms must be able to bid for big contracts, says Scott
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has again raised a series of “fundamental” unanswered questions about the awarding of the new Anderson High School contract in the Scottish Parliament. One of the UK’s largest...
View ArticleUnpaid work for woman who embezzled £5,000
A woman who embezzled over £5,000 in public money while she worked for Shetland Islands Council has been spared a custodial sentence. Diane Pottinger, 29, of Hillhead in Lerwick was instead ordered to...
View ArticleAlmost 4,000 ready to take part in Redd Up
Almost 4,000 volunteers have signed up to take part in this year’s Voar Redd Up – but Shetland Amenity Trust would like to see more involved. Sita Goudie, Environmental Improvement Officer at the Trust...
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View ArticleANDERSON & GOODLAD
30 Hangcliff Lane,Lane Stone built, semi-detached house, in the Lanes conservation area. Accommodation: Sitting room, dining kitchen, back porch, two double bedrooms, single bedroom and bathroom,...
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Three more film producers in talks over filming in Shetland
Shetland Arts yesterday confirmed it is in talks about plans for a further three film productions before the end of 2014 as the islands’ appeal as a location for shooting fiction continues to mushroom....
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