Rescue 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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Fire control room will close
The decision to close the Inverness fire control room has been condemned by Highlands and Islands MSPs who say it will harm the cover provided by the Scottish fire service. MSP Tavish Scott. Shetland...
View ArticleMore mental health cash needed?
By RYAN TAYLOR and PETER JOHNSON Larger budgets could be needed in future to help treat those affected by mental health issues, a councillor has warned. Allan Wishart says more resources are likely to...
View ArticleMale Ground Security Operatives – Sumburgh Airport
* We are recruiting Males in accordance with section 7 (2)(B) of the sex discrimination Act 1975. Full time and part time positions available Starting rate: £8.69 per hour (enhanced rate at weekends)...
View ArticleAdministration Officer/Air Traffic Services Operations Assistant/Aerodrome...
Sumburgh AirportFull time – 40 Hours per week Salary: £17,330-£21,037 per annum Plus Shift allowance and Met allowance A vacancy has arisen for a position combining the roles of Administration Officer...
View Article15 Stocketgaet, Lerwick
Modern, two bedroom, first floor flat, which represents an ideal fi rst time buy, forming part of a block of four flats in modern development on the north side of Lerwick.Built in the late 1990’s the flat is...
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