New website for rock lovers
Rock lovers can enjoy a new website dedicated to the alternative music scene. Heavy Metal Buffet, a Shetland-based media group, launched the site this week. Visitors to Shetland, along with locals can...
View ArticleMen told to stay away from isles after assaults
Four Fraserburgh men have been warned to stay away from the isles after admitting assault charges at the Thule Bar in Lerwick. Douglas McCulloch, 25, of the town’s Buchan Road, Clint Cassie, 44, of...
View ArticleHomes still without power
About 150 to 200 homes were still without power in the North Isles this morning after yesterday’s high winds. Police inspector Eddie Graham said engineers were working hard to get the majority of homes...
View ArticleBook of condolences opened for Mandela
A book of condolences has been opened so people can pay their respects to Nelson Mandela who died on Thursday night. The book will be located inside the main door at Lerwick Town Hall and will be...
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New director for community health and social care
A joint panel comprising NHS Shetland board members and SIC councillors has appointed Simon Bokor-Ingram to a new post of director of community health and social care. Simon Bokor-Ingram has been...
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SIC’s concern over plans for ‘deep sea fishing ban’
Shetland Islands Council is calling for changes to new European proposals which could see a ban on “deep sea fishing”. Political leader Gary Robinson and councillor Jonathan Wills, who represents the...
View ArticleRugby juniors need your vote
The Shetland Junior Rugby Club is appealing for help in their bid to come face-to-face with sporting legends, after being shortlisted in a national competition. The club is one of 40 teams to be...
View ArticleHaulage firm faces trial over driver’s death
A jury trial has begun at Lerwick Sheriff Court against haulage firm R.S. Henderson of Cullivoe in Yell following the death of a man who worked for the company. Geoffrey Davies, of Scraefield,...
View ArticleNo bail for man facing dangerous driving charges
A banned driver is facing trial after being accused of speeding away from a chasing police car while unfit to drive through drink or drugs. Peter Henderson, 32, of Kalliness was held in remand when he...
View ArticleWhy not restrict salaries? (Ron and Jane Willey)
We write with reference to the SIC’s tenant rent consultation letter regarding their proposed increases in tenants’ rents to help pay for the SIC’s 40-year-old housing debt. The increases proposed by...
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Review: Springsteen Sessions give it their all
Guitar-touting rock and roll was just the tonic for Springsteen fans at Mareel on Saturday. Delighted punters pulled on their dancing shoes and left their wellies at home – shaking off the weather...
View ArticleGremista power cut
About 60 properties were left without power in Gremista this morning following a power cut. A spokesman for Scottish and Southern Electric (SSE) said 64 customers were affected following a fault at...
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Community cash available
Shetland groups are being encouraged to apply for a “Heart of the Community Trust” award. Thousands of pounds worth of help is available for deserving causes and Scottish Sea Farms is appealing for...
View ArticleCasting vote sees committee back Skerries closure
Members of Shetland Islands Council’s education and families committee have backed recommendations to close the Skerries secondary department on the casting vote of chairwoman Vaila Wishart. North...
View ArticleHelp to block nuisance calls
The publication of information by communications regulator Ofcom which can help customers protect themselves against nuisance calls and compare charges has been welcomed by Northern Isles MP Alistair...
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Seafield motion unanimously backed
The hockey pitch at Seafield should be reserved for the new Eric Gray Centre, it was unanimously agreed at a meeting of the full council today. Cecil Smith’s motion to reserve the Seafield hockey pitch...
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Council votes to close Skerries secondary
Skerries residents object to proposals to close the island’s secondary department. Outside the town hall are (from left): John Weston, Alice Arthur, Brenda Hay, Valerie McMillan, Mellany Gorman and...
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Robinson: Budget should put financial troubles ‘behind us’
Budget proposals for the next financial year were announced by the council’s political leader Gary Robinson at the full council meeting on Wednesday. Next year, 2014/15, will see a £14.8 million draw...
View ArticleDrug dealer jailed for three months
A man has been jailed for three months while another has been warned to expect a prison sentence after being snared by an undercover police drugs operation. Ralph Halcrow, 39, of Brind, Cunningsburgh,...
View ArticleG4S Secure Solutions (UK) LtdSite Contract Manager – Shetland Gas Plant
Protecting the future prosperity of the Shetland Islands Reward Package: Competitive salary plus bonus scheme, pension scheme, plus other benefits. Total E&P UK Ltd, along with its project partner...
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