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A beginning for Mareel, with the promise of more to come
Click on image to enlarge. After years of waiting, and in recent days frustration built upon frustration, Mareel finally opened its doors to the public this weekend with a pair of concerts from the...
View ArticleMan who brandished rolling pin after following girlfriend fined £200
A Latvian man who brandished a rolling pin after following his ex-girlfriend in a taxi was fined £200 at Lerwick Sheriff Court today. Vitalijs Piho, 23, of Scalloway Road, Lerwick, became upset when he...
View ArticleNFU president banned from driving after being over twice the alcohol limit
A farmer who drove at over twice the drink driving limit has been banned for a year and fined £500. Cecil Eunson, 61, of Griesta Farm in Tingwall, spent the weekend in custody after he was caught with...
View ArticleMan in court on breach of the peace charges
A 27-year-old man stands accused of throwing a glass at a wall, making threats and discharging a fire extinguisher at another man. Matthew Smith, of Hardbrakes, Dunrossness, appeared from custody at...
View ArticleNow food festival is victim of cuts
Shetland’s popular Food Festival has become the latest victim of council cost-cutting, but some local food producers could still be selling their wares in November. Would-be exhibitors were told last...
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SIC recruits new chief executive from Wiltshire
Shetland Islands Council has named Mark Boden, former corporate director of Wiltshire Council, as its new chief executive. Following interviews with five candidates on Friday, the appointment was...
View ArticleDisappointment as mackerel talks break down once again
Scottish fishermen have voiced disappointment at the latest breakdown in talks between the EU/Norway and Iceland/Faroe over north-east Atlantic mackerel quotas. A meeting held yesterday between EU...
View ArticleMan admits series of violent assaults
Sentence has been deferred on a man at Lerwick Sheriff Court after he admitted carrying out a number of violent assaults. Trevor Couper, 19, whose address was given as the Polmont Young Offenders...
View ArticleStrong winds cause transport disruption
Gale force westerly winds up to force nine have caused delays and cancellation of some ferry services and flights. Tonight’s sailing of the NorthLink ferry Hrossey from Lerwick has been delayed until...
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Isles architects celebrate Saltire award success
A Shetland architectural firm has triumphed in the prestigious national Saltire Housing Awards. Richard Gibson Architects Ltd received an award in the small scale housing development category for Da...
View ArticleMareel: Shetland Arts and construction firm DITT set for court battle
The Lerwick building firm which was the main contractor for £12 million cinema and music venue Mareel has lodged a six-figure legal claim against Shetland Arts. It is thought that DITT resorted to...
View ArticleSIC dismisses concerns over payment to new chief executive by ex-employer
Shetland Islands Council is fully confident that there was nothing untoward about an “honorarium” payment its new chief executive received from his former employer in Wiltshire. Mark Boden was...
View ArticleHILLSGARTH SURGERY
Practice Nurse Position is available in our small rural surgery, 30 hours (negotiable) – Band 6, Salary Range £25,528 – £34,189 per annum pro rata. In addition to salary this post qualifies for a...
View ArticleSCOTTISH SEA FARMS
Second Skipper VacancyShetland Marine We currently have a vacancy for a Second Skipper on our Workboat based throughout our Shetland region. Applicants are required for net changing and general site...
View ArticlePETERSON SBS
Operations Administrator A vacancy has arisen for an Operations Administrator at our Shetland facility. The successful candidate should possess a strong administration background and be able to work on...
View ArticleMALAKOFF LIMITED
Welders We currently have vacancies for experienced and suitably qualified welders for our Shetland based contracts. Application Forms can be obtained by e-mail vclark@malakofflimited.co.uk or by...
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NEIL RISK
45 Fogralea, Lerwick Large family dwellinghouse with 5 double bedrooms and a granny flat in the basement which has a further 2 double bedrooms. It is a very bright and airy house with large windows...
View ArticleSEARCHING FOR A CAR ON THE NET?
Bolts Car Hire The BARGAIN you are looking for might be closer than you think! Visit www.boltscarhire.co.uk to view our cars for sale – or give us a call on 693636.
View ArticleLERWICK
14a Commercial Road, Lerwick Closing Date for Offers: 12 noon Friday 14th September 2012. Offers to: Neil Risk Solicitor, Nordhus, North Ness Business Park, Lerwick,Shetland, ZE1 0LZ. Tel. 01595...
View ArticleHJALTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Three bedroom house in Central Park, Sandwick We have a three bedroom, four person, single storey, semi-detached house with garden available to rent. This property is available to Hjaltland applicants...
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