Spiggie Hotel to cease trading
A much-loved hotel in the South Mainland is to close its doors in a matter weeks – after a more than a century of trading. Spiggie Hotel owner Keith Massey put the business up for sale about a year ago...
View ArticleBroadband, drugs sentence and a broken cruise ship record
• The Scottish government comes under fire over its commitment to the roll-out of superfast broadband. • A man who supplied thousands of pounds worth of heroin has been jailed. • Family firm J Burgess...
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Hallur is a hit again with Garrison country show
Heartfelt singing from country man Hallur Joensen supported by the Brian Nicholson Band including pedal steel player Jack Robertson. Photo: Stephen Gordon There was an almost full house at the Garrison...
View ArticleDanus Skene dies following surgery in London
The man who stood against Tavish Scott in this year’s Scottish parliamentary elections, Danus Skene, has died. SNP member Mr Skene died during the early hours of this morning following surgery in...
View ArticleOfficial opening for new foodbank
Lerwick’s new foodbank was officially opened today, heralding a new chapter in the development of the service. Premises at 20A St Magnus Street allow all the food donated to be kept in one room, while...
View ArticleMedication stolen from Lerwick address
Investigations are underway after a theft in Lerwick. Local police say a small quantity of prescription medication was taken from an address in Haldane Burgess Crescent. The incident took place between...
View ArticleScottish Water plans major works in Whalsay
Scottish Water is planning a series of works in Whalsay which, the organisation says, should result in major improvements to supply and treatment. The works are due to begin this month, with more than...
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Forum hears concerns over broadband coverage
Around 40 people attended a digital forum at the Skeld Hall this morning to hear updates on efforts to improve broadband in rural areas. But many voiced concerns about shortfalls in internet and mobile...
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WATCH: Downpour fails to deter Mind Your Head fun runners
The filthy weather did little to deter hundreds of folk turning up to take part in the 11th annual Mind Your Head Fun Run today. It’s unlikely the conditions have ever been worse but more than 400...
View ArticlePolice crackdown on speeding motorists as new school term begins
A motorist has been charged with dangerous driving after being caught driving at 72mph in a 40mph limit near the Sound School. In the past week the police have been carrying out speed checks,...
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Farmer claims more sheep have been shot
A North Mainland farmer has renewed claims that his sheep are being shot dead. In June a police investigation was launched when Allan Ridland, of Punds, Voxter, claimed almost 100 of his sheep had been...
View ArticleWhy are they falling in? (The Rev David Cooper)
You carry news of the relocation of the Shetland Food Bank from the Salvation Army building to St Magnus Street in Lerwick. The food bank now also comes under the national umbrella of the Trussell...
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Yousaf: Islands’ needs are at heart of government’s agenda
Islands minister Humza Yousaf has lauded the “significant” cultural and economic contribution island communities make to Scotland while announcing the progression of the Islands Bill. The introduction...
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More money needed for patient transport, says Scott
More cash should be given to NHS Shetland to fly patients to the mainland for hospital appointments, says isles MSP Tavish Scott. Tavish Scott is demanding action on funding for patient transport. Mr...
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KT brings the Saturday feeling to a packed Clickimin
Phones aloft the crowd take directions form KT Tunstall during her performance at the Clickimin on Tuesday night. Photo: Kevin Jones It was one of those ‘have to go to’ gigs. But this was working –...
View ArticleViews wanted on inter-island transport
People who rely on the inter-island transport links will have their chance to say how well they are working at a series of events next week. Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans are holding several...
View ArticleFormer isles head teacher and musician dies in motorbike accident
Former primary school headteacher Ian Perry, who worked in Shetland for several years, was killed in a motorbike accident at the weekend. As well as teaching Mr Perry was an accomplished musician who...
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Bad Times and good times on Big Time Quell’s debut
England striker Harry Kane, a lobster and questionable facial hair feature on Big Time Quell’s awaited debut EP Greatest Hits. The five-piece are set to release the five-track offering on 9th September...
View ArticleFolk Rockers plan huge spree to launch their latest offering
With less than a month to go until The Revellers launch their new album Skeletons, rehearsals are well underway for a huge spree at The Clickimin. The seven-piece folk rockers have been hard at work...
View ArticleCommercial Street pedestrianisation, budget cuts impact road safety &...
In this week’s Shetland Times … • Lerwick woman plans trip to Mexico for pioneering MS treatment • Tributes are paid to SNP man Danus Skene • Budget cuts mean resurfaced roads have gone without...
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