Kirking precedes the real work for Scott
One of Tavish Scott’s first official duties after being returned to Holyrood as Shetland MSP is to attend the traditional kirking before the formal swearing in of MSPs tomorrow. Today’s ceremony, which...
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Trust says a firm no to democracy with reorganisation
Shetland Charitable Trust is to press ahead with a reorganisation that will see the number of councillor trustees reduced to four and “threatens the end of any democratic participation in the trust”....
View ArticleCharitable Trust reorganisation, EU milks local dairy sector and response to...
In The Shetland Times this week: • The Charitable Trust votes for fewer council trustees • Scott is praised as “example” by Lib-Dem boss Rennie • Opinions are sought on shape of Staney Hill scheme •...
View ArticleDrink drive woman fined and banned from road
A woman who drove in Lerwick with almost five times the permitted limit of alcohol in her system has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined £600. Rosemary Stewart, 61, of Burgh Road, admitted...
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Lessons to be learned from Scott’s success, says Lib Dem leader
The Liberal Democrats will aim to learn lessons from its newly-elected Shetland MSP to help replicate the electoral success in the isles throughout the rest of the country. Scottish Liberal Democrat...
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EU is milking local dairy sector, insists Brexit-supporting Byers
The manager of Shetland Farm Dairies insists Britain should leave the European Union if Shetland is to avoid losing its dairy amid long-running concerns surrounding milk imports. Gerry Byers believes...
View ArticlePolice struggle man is given unpaid work
A man who struggled violently with police officers after damaging a car has been spared prison and given a year to complete 300 hours of unpaid work. Craig Slater, address given as Hoofields,...
View ArticleOpinions to be sought on new Staney Hill houses
The first of three phases of public consultation on the development of Lerwick’s Staney Hill is due to take place over the next fortnight. Hjaltland Housing Association, which bought the land after...
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Loganair appoints old hand as new managing director
Loganair has appointment former chief operating officer Jonathan Hinkles as its new managing director. Mr Hinkles is returning to the company after four years at Virgin Atlantic – where he holds a...
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Audit chairman claims the trust changes are necessary
The chairman of Shetland Charitable Trust’s audit and governance advisory committee, Keith Massey, sets out why he sees changes within the trust as necessary. Keith Massey My purpose in this article is...
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Energy minister Rudd officially opens Shetland Gas Plant
Delays at the Shetland Gas Plant have contributed to further losses by Petrofac associated with its work on the Laggan-Tormore project. The Shetland Gas Plant at Sullom Voe is being officially opened...
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Isles athletes do superbly in North District Championships
Shetland Amateur Athletics Club arrived home on the boat this morning after a very successful weekend competition in Inverness at the Scottish North District Championships. The team of 38 athletes...
View ArticleSurvey favours elected charitable trust members
More than half of those who took part in a weekend survey believe members of Shetland Charitable Trust should be entirely elected. Thirty-three people gave their views in a “listening exercise” carried...
View ArticleMan remanded in connection with drug offences
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of drug offences. Peter Henderson, 34, of Lerwick, appeared from custody in private before honorary sheriff Arnold...
View ArticleAward-winning comedian Kane to appear at bowls hall
Comedian Russell Kane, described as one of the quickest, most stimulating stand-ups in the land, will be appearing at the Clickimin Bowls Hall in October. Multi-award winning Kane, who is also a...
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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...
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