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Gig promoter refuses to work with Mareel’s management
A music promoter who brought renowned folk singer Eddi Reader and rock and roll band the Blockheads to the isles says he will not use Lerwick venue Mareel again – unless there is a marked change in...
View ArticleCustody for woman who brandished knife in front of boys
A woman described as a “menace” has been remanded in custody after she admitted breaching the peace and brandishing a knife in front of two teenage boys. Sarah Patterson, 29, of Hoofields in Lerwick,...
View ArticleTrouble reported at youngsters’‘after beanfeast’ party
Complaints of trouble at an Anderson High School pupils’ “after beanfeast” party in Dunrossness have prompted the police to appeal for witnesses. According to the police there were “numerous complaints...
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Jasmine retires after 24 years at Hamnavoe Primary School
Jasmine Duncan is surrounded by pupils on her final day at Hamnavoe Primary School. Burra woman Jasmine Duncan has retired from Hamnavoe Primary School after 24 years of service. For the past nine...
View ArticleHow many more turns? (John Tulloch)
Only a week ago Conservative MEP Ian Duncan was telling us how, with support from colleagues, he had intervened to delay implementation of the impending cod discard ban – a U-turn by the EU’s fisheries...
View ArticlePhased basis for cod (Ian Duncan)
I write in response to John Tulloch’s letter: “How many turns?” The European Parliament’s fumbling around with the discard ban that would have brought cod into the mix a year early was overturned on...
View ArticlePoor forecast means boat will leave early
NorthLink’s southbound sailing tonight will be three hours earlier than scheduled because of forecasted bad weather. The Hjaltland will now leave Lerwick at 4pm instead of the normal 7pm, with check-in...
View ArticleArchaeology article nominated for award
An article about Old Scatness, inspired by an interview with Shetland archaeologist Val Turner and colleague Stephen Dockerill, has been nominated for an award. Rewriting the Origin of the Broch...
View ArticleMan accused of assaulting partner released on bail
A Lerwick resident has been released on bail after allegedly assaulting his partner and verbally abusing her. The case against Anthony Jamieson, 51, of Stouts Court, was continued without plea when he...
View ArticleFirst of troublesome tug duo is sold to Italy
One of the two Shetland Islands Council tugs at Sullom Voe which proved so controversial after being introduced a few years has now been sold. The Solan will shortly head off to Italy after being...
View ArticleHappy Christmas for Rona the draatsi
She may have stood little chance of survival when she was discovered on a fishing boat under some rags, but an orphaned baby otter is now fighting fit. The young cub was quickly taken to the Hillswick...
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Storm Frank leaves a hole in the road
Part of the road at Seafield, Lerwick, was washed away by storm Frank yesterday. The damaged road at Seafield. Photo: Stephen Gordon The high winds and massive waves initially caused part of the sea...
View ArticleNorthLink warns of disruption to new year sailings
Ferry operator NorthLink is warning that severe gales are likely to mean the disruption of services from the first scheduled sailings of the new year, on Saturday, into early next week. A statement...
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Happy new year!
Everybody at The Shetland Times would like to wish our readers, advertisers and contributors all the best for 2016. Happy new year!
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Market cross revellers cheer in the new year
There were traditional scenes of revelry at the Market Cross in Lerwick as crowds gathered to celebrate the new year. Conditions were kind as the bells tolled and there was a good crowd of folk ready...
View ArticleFerry sailings cancelled
The strong winds have again forced NorthLink to cancel ferry sailings between Aberdeen and Lerwick. Before Hogmanay the company issued an alert saying that post-new year sailings were under review and...
View ArticleBeach cordoned off following “highly toxic” discovery
Meal beach in Burra remains cordoned off by police and coastguard officers after an unexploded ordnance device was discovered. The marine location flare was found washed up with debris on Saturday...
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A nice day for a stroll…
Not to be put off by the severe weather, a couple of enthusiastic walkers braved the elements yesterday. They are shown “enjoying” a walk at Grutness. Photo: Ronnie Robertson
View ArticleMore travel disruption due to weather
Poor weather has brought travel disruption with flights and ferries facing cancellations or delays. Sailings to and from Aberdeen are being held up, with tonight’s northbound sailing unlikely to leave...
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Gas plant flare is lit, but deadline missed
Petrofac may be able to breathe a sigh of relief with the first activity of the flare signalling that Total’s Shetland Gas Plant should soon become operational. The site has been hit by heavy delays...
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