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QC argues case against MP should be dismissed
The case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued. Roddy Dunlop QC has told judges at a televised election court that...
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Probationer teachers made welcome
New probationer teachers (from left): Kayleigh Gear, Kerry Nicholson, Lisa Smith, Michael McMullan, Margaret Birrell, Cheryl Mouat, Indre Sasnauskaite (flexible route probationer), Kirsty Budge, Laura...
View Article‘Thugs’ admit police assault charges
Two “thugs engaging in thuggish behaviour” were fined a total of £1,200 at Lerwick Sheriff Court today after admitting assaulting and obstructing policemen who were trying to arrest them following a...
View ArticleYell family’s meningitis ‘nightmare’
Yell couple Claire and Mark Lawson have recalled the “nightmare” of when their daughter Brodie developed meningitis as a toddler. They have retold their story to encourage the community to take up new...
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Refugee campaign appeals for men’s clothing
Newly-formed group Shetland Solidarity with Refugees is appealing for donations with a view to taking items to Calais to support the refugees there. Sorting goods for Syria in Burra. The group has...
View ArticleCarmichael election hearing – day two
As the hearing considering the election of Alistair Carmichael enters its second day The Shetland Times continues to bring you live coverage from the courtroom. This newspaper is one of the media...
View ArticleCar accident south of Voe
An ambulance and fire engine from Lerwick were on their way to attend a one-vehicle accident two miles south of Voe just after 9pm this morning. A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service...
View ArticleMP’s claims were about ‘personal character and conduct’
The QC leading the legal challenge against Alistair Carmichael says the MP “characterised” his involvement in the row over a leaked memo as being about his “personal character and conduct” – and not...
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Success! Campaigners welcome new compassionate fare
Loganair has announced a new compassionate travel policy to give passengers access to 50 per cent discounted fare in times of a family emergency. How the Facebook campaign greeted the news. The...
View ArticleLegal debate in Carmichael case ends
Two days of legal debate over the future of Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has concluded. Judge Lady Paton brought the first part of the trial against Isles MP Alistair Carmichael to an end this...
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‘Super group’ delivers in exceptional style
Session A9 playing at Mareel on Tuesday night. Photo: Dave Donaldson Scottish “super group” Session A9 hit Mareel on Tuesday night as part of their 2015 Scottish Tour – and they were exceptional. The...
View ArticleDrugs charges
A woman was remanded in custody after appearing in Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday under the misuse of drugs act. Catherine Mary Trevor, 23, from Birkenhead, appeared in private from custody on a...
View ArticleHand over your guns, says chief inspector
Police are giving folk with licensed firearms the chance to hand them over in a bid to cut down on the number of weapons in circulation and prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. New...
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Trust to trim spending till 2020
Organisations and charitable schemes that are currently funded to the tune of £11 million annually by Shetland Charitable Trust will see that funding dwindle to £8.5 million by 2020, the trust decided...
View ArticleBailed on assault charge
A man was released on bail at Lerwick Sheriff Court after appearing on a charge of assaulting his father. Daniel Andrews, 31, whose bail address was given as Cruester View, Lerwick, was charged with...
View ArticleAnger over fishing quotas and trust funding slashed
In this week’s Shetland Times: • Comprehensive coverage of the landmark court hearing probing Alistair Carmichael’s return to Westminster. • Exclusive – warning fired over discard ban after tonnes of...
View ArticleBlack Grape to headline Mareel next month
A headline show by 90s indie favourites Black Grape, which was due to take place last month only to fall foul of the weather hours before doors opening, will now go ahead later this year. Black Grape...
View ArticleChance to nominate this year’s sporting heroes
The countdown to the Shetland Sports Awards 2015 begins today – and there is lots of incredible sporting achievement for you to consider. It has been another phenomenal year for Shetland sportspeople...
View ArticleLerwick man bailed after breach of conditions
A Lerwick man appeared in private from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with breaching his bail conditions. Alan Shaun McLeod, 39, made no plea or declaration and was committed for further...
View ArticleNew van arrives for mobile library service
A new van for Shetland Library was officially revealed today and will take to the road on Monday. The van, bigger and better than the 10-year-old one it is replacing, will be on the North Mainland and...
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