Scottish Car Auctions
There has never been a better time for bargains, i.e. repossession from all major HP companies plus all our usual disposable vehicles from leasing companies: BT, Post Office, Hydro and Gas Board etc,...
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THE SHETLAND HOTEL NIGHT PORTER This is a full time post, five nights from seven for a responsible person, looking after guests and the hotel overnight. The post involves some late night check ins,...
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Scalloway Meat Co. Main Street, Scalloway ZE1 0TR RETAIL MANAGER We are currently looking to recruit a Retail Manager for our busy established store. As Retail Manager, your role will be to effectively...
View ArticleIndustrial action at gas plant called off
Work on the new gas plant at Sullom Voe is progressing after today’s 24 hour strike was called off at the last minute. Union members voted to cancel the industrial action to allow a re-ballot on the...
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Bressay without fire crew because of beards
Folk in Bressay are without a fire crew because two firemen have refused to shave off their beards in the lead up to its Up-Helly-A’ celebrations. Allison Duncan vice-chairman of the Shetland community...
View ArticleRescue pilot commended
A Sumburgh-based search and rescue pilot has gained special recognition for three decades of service to the Royal Navy and military aviation. Roger Stinger was presented with a Fleet Commander...
View Article£1.4 million to help fishing sector
Fishing sector businesses could benefit from a share of £1.4 million in European funding. The fisheries team at Marine Scotland say organisations could benefit from a slice of the cash on offer from...
View ArticleInjured crewman airlifted
An injured crewman was airlifted from a standby vessel in the early hours of this morning. The Sumburgh-based rescue helicopter was dispatched after the man was hurt onboard the Grampian Otter 130...
View ArticleGales blow down bridge
The footbridge at Hoswick beach has been left looking in a sorry state following last night’s gales. Sandwick resident Juan Brown looks on at the devastation caused by the strong winds. South-easterly...
View ArticleSailings cancelled due to weather
NorthLink’s sailings to and from Aberdeen on Sunday have been cancelled because of harsh weather conditions. The Hjaltland is expected to stay in Aberdeen until 7pm on Monday, but is not expected to...
View ArticleOil industry workers to give evidence to helicopter crash committee
Evidence will be taken today on offshore helicopter safety at Aberdeen University. MPs from the House of Commons Transport Select Committee will hear from expert witnesses this afternoon as part of its...
View ArticleGlobal audience for Up-Helly-A’
A worldwide audience will again be able to watch tomorrow’s Up-Helly-A’ procession and burning via a live webcast. Promote Shetland will be filming the event and broadcasting it via its 60 North...
View ArticleSurvey points way forward for Lerwick Health Centre
The problems with appointments at Lerwick Health Centre could be tackled by making better use of nurses and nurse practitioners and having a lead GP to run the practice. These are some of the...
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Lab technicians in dispute over pay
A fresh bout of industrial action has taken place at Sullom Voe – this time involving lab technicians at the oil terminal. Workers for oil lab inspection company Intertek last week staged a one hour...
View ArticleCluness prepared for weather
Guizer Jarl Ivor Cluness has reiterated the Up-Helly-A’s long-held mantra “there will be no postponement for weather” – despite the threat of force 8 gales at tomorrow night’s procession. Mr Cluness...
View ArticleJarl gets close to Coast
BBC Coast presenter Neil Oliver enjoyed a breezy trip to the beach at St Ninian’s Isle on Sunday to film a programme about the Up-Helly-A’ celebrations and life in Shetland. He spoke to Lerwick Guizer...
View Article‘Judicial inquiry into helicopter safety needed’
A full judicial inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety should be carried out, a committee of MPs have been told. Leaders from Unite and the pilots’ union BALPA have called for the full investigation....
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Weather forces galley move
The old established traditions of Up-Helly-A’ were tweaked this morning when the weather worsened and the galley moved from its accustomed spot at Alexandra Wharf to the Lower Hillhead. Tourists and...
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Fiery end to a fearsome day
You couldn’t get a painter on Tuesday for love nor money. The larger than life Guizer Jarl Ivor Cluness was living in the moment as Ivar (The Boneless) Ragnarsson – so called after a character reputed...
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