Motorist is banned for a year after being found over drug limit
Driver is banned from the roads for a year and handed a fine of £400
View ArticleMan who stole from Lerwick houses placed under supervision
Teenager told to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work
View ArticleAccused placed on sex offender after discovery of images
Supervision order after offender is caught with indecent images
View ArticleDriver who hit sheep tried to blame his girlfriend
Price left within a whisker of losing his licence
View ArticleCarer gave teenage daughter’s boyfriend a ‘good hiding’
A 48-year-old carer gave her teenage daughter’s boyfriend a “good hiding” because she disapproved of their relationship, a court heard.
View ArticleMSP voices concern over Scottish government’s move over Heat in Buildings Bill
Ariane Burgess says island communities will be hit hardest
View ArticleDrink driving rigger blamed dog for delayed guilty plea
A drink driving oil rig worker was caught behind the wheel of a car he had fixed up to sell to a friend, a court heard.
View ArticleFaroese visit reveals how Shetland customers have been failed by providers...
The month-long internet failure which followed a subsea cable break could have been overcome through local network ownership, a candidate has claimed.
View ArticleDrivers report icy conditions on roads as weather warning is extended into...
A weather warning for ice remains in place today (Friday) - although temperatures are forecast to increase throughout the morning.
View ArticleAmmonia plant could help double district heating uptake
Head of heating scheme welcomes discussions
View ArticleFlu vaccinations held up by poor weather
Jabs will be offered only to those aged 65 and over during today and Monday
View ArticleMan attacked victim with metal pole before driving off in Alfa Romeo
A 31-year-old man who left his victim concussed after hitting him over the head with a metal pole has narrowly avoided jail.
View ArticlePOLL: Would you welcome more NorthLink cabins if it meant they were smaller...
This week’s poll is on the suggestion of introducing more NorthLink cabins - but making them smaller and without ensuite facilities.
View Article‘Partnership approach’ needed to prevent connectivity issues
Concerns raised at major resilience forum held in Lerwick
View ArticleDrink driver’s claim that ‘John spiked my lemonade’ fails to save him from...
A drink driving Sullom Voe worker’s attempt to save his licence by blaming a man called John for spiking his lemonade failed to wash with a sheriff.
View ArticleSOUNDING OFF: Sad to see MP resort to ‘playground mud-slinging’ when SNP’s...
Jonathan Wills carries out a detailed appraisal of MP Alistair Carmichael’s claims about the SNP’s lack of support for Shetland.
View ArticleTIMES PAST: Troublesome tugs touted to Italians; death of well known...
This week’s Times Past includes two troublesome tugs, a fancy goods dealer, plans to restore Sumburgh Lighthouse, a giant turtle corpse ... and more.
View ArticleEnergy sector slammed as 2,500 workers set to arrive amid worsening housing...
Energy bosses have come under fire after it emerged 2,500 temporary construction workers could need housing before the end of the decade.
View ArticleSTEERING COLUMN: Hipster is like someone fired a shrink ray at a Land Rover -...
James McConnachie takes a nostalgic look back at the Mk1 Renault 5 - and ponders whether the Dacia Duster will feature at the 2056 Classic Motor Show.
View ArticleGrieving mother threw disabled woman to the floor while trying to retrieve...
A grieving mother threw a disabled woman to the floor while trying to retrieve a treasured possession from her ex-husband’s home, a court heard.
View ArticleCouncil seeks to overhaul ‘obsolete’ inter-island ferry system using same...
The inter-island ferry booking system is set for a “complete overhaul” based on the same approach as Orkney and with similarities to NorthLink.
View Article“We feel we’ve got no voice’ - Tagdale ammonia plant quickly gathers pace...
First spade could be in the ground by 2027, but concerned resident says people have no voice
View Article‘The perfect Sunday escape’ - Stunning new sauna set to bring the ‘power of...
Haar Sauna is set to open its most ambitious project yet at the back of Brevik House in Lerwick on Friday.
View ArticleYoung people ‘at the heart’ of new guidance for teachers on nurturing...
Teachers have been given local guidance on nurturing positive relationships in schools, councillors were told this week.
View ArticleBritpop stars Ash to headline Rising North Festival
Britpop chart-toppers Ash are set to headline the Rising North Festival in Shetland.
View ArticleChristmas tree’s arrival marks start of full programme of family friendly...
The arrival of the town centre Christmas tree has heralded the start of a full programme of festive fun for all the family.
View Article‘Unique and exciting’ opportunity to run a café at the heart of the...
A popular café serving Shetland’s agricultural community has become available.
View ArticleNATURE: Bohemian waxwings get drunk on fermented fruit but have large livers...
The exotic-looking Bohemian waxwing is one of the most colourful of our autumn visitors.
View ArticleGreater support for self-build housing needed
Stewart Douglas has called for direct subsidies for self-builders
View ArticleSecond edition of Seabirds and Seals to be launched next month
Special event for the book to be held at Shetland Museum
View ArticleLevel of vacant homes far exceeds national average with 500 lying empty - but...
Researchers have found more than 500 vacant homes in Shetland - some of which could be returned to use to help address the growing housing crisis.
View ArticleJury trial scheduled for man accused of assault, theft and breach of the peace
A 36-year-old Mossbank man is due to face trial relating to charges of theft, breach of the peace and two of assault.
View Article‘More powerful than any briefing’ - Candidate highlights ‘harrowing’ tales of...
Harrowing tales of how a cable break hit businesses, workers and vulnerable relatives have demonstrated the need for “stronger resilience now”.
View ArticleCouncil blames Covid and Ukraine war for deteriorating road conditions
The war in Ukraine and pandemic could be to blame for Shetland’s deteriorating road network, according to the council.
View ArticleCourt hears ‘absolutely horrendous’ story of a life lost to drugs after...
A court heard the “absolutely horrendous” life story of a Mossbank man whose “feral” childhood involved brutal torture at the hands of drug dealers.
View ArticleWinter food collection to boost stocks ahead of tough winter
Food banks preparing for busy season ahead
View ArticleJewellery thieves steal three diamond rings worth £13,500 from Lerwick home
Three diamond rings worth around £13,500 have been reported stolen from a property in Lerwick.
View ArticleREVIEW: Barely better than the dire Schwarzenegger original, The Running Man...
Reviewer Zach Martin was not impressed by The Running Man - and took particular dislike to the lazy screenwriting towards the end of the film.
View Article‘Few direct benefits’ for council from Rosebank development
The isles could, however, strike a community benefit deal if the project plugs into Shetland for a source of power.
View Article‘There must be a rule of law’ - Sheriff hits back at sovereignty campaigner’s...
Sovereignty campaigner insists court has no jurisdiction
View Article‘We’d love to have you on board’ - Pride committee seeks new members and...
The Shetland Pride committee is seeking new members and “inspirational ideas” for the following year.
View ArticleLaxatives administered to aid recovery of £42,000 worth of drugs hidden...
Drugs dogs sniffed out a significant stash that three alleged smugglers had hidden away inside their bodies.
View ArticleExpressions of interest in football president role
Isles football is set to be saved with a new president set to be named at an emergency meeting next week after expressions of interest were made.
View ArticleCouncil considers opening its EV charge points to drivers “stranded” by...
Officials also discussed a new system of local maintenance contracts, as part of a broader upcoming review of the “direction of travel” for EVs
View ArticleSheep disease concerns over peat restoration are eased
News from institute has been highlighted in new case study
View ArticleRobo-mowers work on some council graveyards, despite “slipping” issues
The council spent £90k more than initially expected on a trial study, it emerged, after buying the robots to resell if unsuccessful
View ArticleCost of Robo-mower trial doubles as some struggle with ‘slipping’ issues on...
The council spent £90k more than initially expected on a trial study, it emerged, after buying the robots to resell if unsuccessful.
View Article‘Shetland’ named in updated protected status for Scottish salmon, but not...
An updated designation brings the EU into line with the UK, which had removed ‘farmed’ from the product’s protected title
View ArticleLifeboat attending to run aground trawler off Whalsay
The trawler appears to have run into trouble just before 6am this morning (Wednesday)
View ArticleNorthLink warns of three days of service disruption as Met Office issues...
NorthLink has warned of three days of possible weather-related disruption.
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