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Northern lights show was ‘pretty good’, says photographer Taylor
The Milky Way and aurora borealis, over Easthouse Croft, Papil, Burra on Monday. Photo: Austin Taylor There was a “pretty good” show of the northern lights between 8 and 9pm on Monday, says...
View ArticleVan driver who was five times limit is jailed and banned for 10 years
A man who drove to a petrol station while more than five times over the legal limit has been banned from driving for 10 years. James Garson, of Bixter, was also imprisoned for nine months when he...
View ArticleWelcome to The Shetland Times podcast
Want to know more about out podcast? Then listen to the introduction from our host Thor Holt. Here he explains what the podcast is, who we will be speaking to and how we’d like you to get involved....
View ArticleShetland fishermen dominate industry award nominations
Local fishing industry figures have been shortlisted in over half of the categories for this year’s Fishing News Awards. The awards ceremony, to be held in Aberdeen on 25th May, will feature strong...
View ArticleInaugural business week is a success ‘beyond expectations’
Shetland’s first ever business week has been hailed a success “beyond expectations” by Rachel Hunter of the local Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) branch. The free to attend event has brought...
View ArticleDrove without insurance
A driver who admitted to police in the back of an ambulance that he had no car insurance has been handed six penalty points and a £300 fine. Ryan Williamson, 26, of Brakefield Road, Sandwick appeared...
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Shetland coach and disabled strongman go to Arnold Classic
Kenny Simm with the marines in Afghanistan. Shetland strongman Kenny Simm and fellow Afghanistan veteran Stevie Richardson will be at the Arnold Strongman Classic in Ohio on Sunday where Stevie will be...
View ArticleTragic scallop fisherman was not wearing lifejacket when he fell overboard
A deckhand who died after falling overboard from a scallop dredger near Scalloway was not wearing a lifejacket, an accident report has said. On 23rd June last year Scott Rennie, from Newton Stewart,...
View ArticleChairman was impartial (members of Shetland Charitable Trust)
We wish in the strongest terms to defend the integrity of the chairman of Shetland Charitable Trust in light of the recent attempt by vice-chairman Jonathan Wills to cast doubt on his behaviour and...
View ArticleInspectors praise infection control standards at hospital
An unannounced inspection of the Gilbert Bain Hospital resulted in largely positive feedback. The Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) carried out the inspection between 30th November and 1st...
View ArticleLISTEN: Mental health training given to police officers
Police officers in the isles have been given mental health training in response to a growing number of related call-outs. Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch said 38 officers, including himself, had been...
View ArticleWhite House controversy, a Skerries cinema and emergency control centre calls...
• Officials have declined to confirm claims the SIC has agreed liability for the cost of its troubled headquarters. • Scotland’s chief fire officer has given a cool response to calls for an emergency...
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WATCH: Schoolhouse Cinema is star attraction for Skerries community
With a popcorn machine, a snazzy projector and seats from an Odeon picture house in Manchester, Skerries has its first cinema to enjoy. Guests enjoy the movie at the opening of the new cinema in...
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Leading Scots artist Paterson to exhibit at Bonhoga
The latest exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery, entitled The Pinwheel – Abstraction, Architecture and Reality, will be by leading Scottish contemporary artist Toby Paterson. Artist Toby Paterson. Paterson’s...
View ArticleTalking Sport … with Jim Tait
Like so many in the isles it came as a terrible shock when I heard that Lawrence Tulloch had died. Just a few days earlier I had called him and he provided valuable information for a short piece about...
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WATCH: Men saved as Skerries trawler sinks
The crew of a Skerries whitefish boat were rescued when their trawler sank a few miles off their home isle this morning. The five men off Ocean Way, which is Skerries owned, were picked up by Lerwick...
View ArticleLoganair chief outlines plans for life after Flybe
A new online booking system which will allow passengers to book tickets further in advance was one of the central announcements made by Loganair chief Jonathan Hinkles as he discussed the airline’s...
View ArticleOfficials refuse to say if SIC has agreed to pay for White House repairs
Officials have declined to confirm claims that the SIC has agreed liability for the cost of repairs to its troubled headquarters, nearly six months after the flagship building was evacuated over fears...
View ArticleFerry to leave early
This evening’s southbound sailing to Aberdeen will depart earlier than scheduled owing to a poor weather forecast. NorthLink’s MV Hrossey will sail from Lerwick at 5pm, two hours earlier than it’s...
View ArticleMichaelswood donations box destroyed
A picnic destination beloved by locals and tourists alike has had its donations box vandalised. Michaelswood, in Aith, is a popular woodland walking destination on Shetland’s west side and has...
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