Assault man will have to pay almost £4,000
A man’s behaviour was “approaching evil” when he assaulted his ex-partner at the Brae Hotel, Lerwick Sheriff Court has heard. Sheriff Philip Mann said Andrew Smith, 33, of Treefields, Buckingham,...
View ArticleViolence against women (Andy Holt)
When is the Sheriff Court in Lerwick going to take seriously a more measured approach to the problem of violence against women? There have been a number of cases in recent years where the punishment...
View ArticleRestaurant charity box thief remains in custody
A man has been remanded after he admitted stealing a charity box from the Nepalese restaurant Gurkha Kitchen in Lerwick, which was gathering funds following the earthquake in Nepal. John Gibson, 38, of...
View ArticleTrial set after Hill denies vandalism charge
Outspoken Shetland independence campaigner Stuart Hill has appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of vandalism. Hill, 72, of Ocraquoy, Cunningsburgh, denied wilfully or recklessly destroying the...
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Aith man completes Great Scottish Run for charity
Jimmy Nicolson from Aith recently completed the Great Scottish Run for Clan Shetland. He is pictured handing over a cheque for £2,006.84 to Dana Millarkie from the charity. He said he wanted to thank...
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Autonomy could mean millions more for isles coffers
John Tulloch sets out his vision at Lerwick Town Hall. Photo: Stephen Gordon Shetland would be at least £172 million a year better off it gained British overseas territory or similar status – according...
View ArticleA hospital holiday, millions for the isles and a row over trust cuts
• A woman was sent home with a suspected broken foot because of a hospital holiday. • Shetland could be £172 million a year better off – a new campaign claims. • Criticism is levelled at the charitable...
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Youth leader ‘aggrieved’ by trust chairman’s comments
Criticism has been levelled at Shetland Charitable Trust after its chairman rejected growing pressure to contribute to grant aid for youth projects. One youth leader insisted she has been “aggrieved”...
View ArticleTelevision chef Singh will be a star at isles food fair
Celebrity television chef Tony Singh will officially open this year’s Shetland Food Fair and give a cookery demonstration on Friday 30th October at Clickimin. The Leith-born Sikh has established...
View ArticleTrondra shellfish site gets the go-ahead
A shellfish site off Trondra has been allowed to increase in size after being given the go-ahead by Shetland Islands Council. East Voe Shellfish Ltd applied for planning permission to increase the...
View ArticlePlace of safety for mental health patients
A place of safety for people suffering a mental health crisis will be built within the next financial year, it was announced in the NHS annual review. The place of safety will be situated within the...
View ArticlePolice operation targets inconsiderate driving in isles
Police in Shetland carried out a specific operation to target bad driving on Shetland’s roads last week. Officers involved in “Operation Route” charged more than 30 people, including for inconsiderate...
View ArticleNew scheme hopes to keep youngsters makkin’
A new initiative to help secure the future of hand-knitting in Shetland is seeking support through crowd-funding. Shetland Peerie Makkers is a one-year pilot project which has been set up by the...
View ArticleNo treatment on hospital holiday
A woman from the North Isles who turned up at the Gilbert Bain Hospital with a suspected broken foot was sent home without treatment because the hospital was “on holiday”. Linda Drewery, 55, from Mid...
View ArticleCreative youngsters wanted for Garrison performance
Creative youngsters are being invited to take part in a new performance project at the Garrison Theatre in Lerwick later this month. Inspired by the story Where The Wild Things Are, Scottish Youth...
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Tory MEP challenges minister over discards ban
Pictured at Peterhead are (from left): Dutch MEP Peter van Dalen, Europeche chief executive Kathryn Stack and Conservative MEP for Scotland and fisheries spokesman in the European Parliament Ian...
View ArticleChance for a fairer society (Duncan Simpson)
I have been in favour of the idea of Shetland self-governance for a long time and I am encouraged by the ever-growing support our campaign has received in the days since the public launch. With our...
View ArticleUnst woman nominated for Scottish care award
A Shetland worker has been announced as a finalist at the Scottish Health Awards 2015. Kathleen Johnson, a senior manager at the Brucehall Extra-Care Housing Complex in Unst, has been shortlisted for...
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Author Millie turns to crime fiction
Author Millie Vigor, whose first three books were based on her experiences living in Shetland, has turned to crime for her latest venture. Author Millie Vigor. In a departure from the relaxed style of...
View Article‘Tax credit cuts will cost families dear’
Almost 2,000 families in the Northern Isles will lose a total of £1.4 million, thanks to the Westminster government’s changes to tax credits. Figures from the House of Commons library also show that...
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