One thing and one only (Andy Holt)
The SNP are making a huge fuss over Alistair Carmichael’s lie about the leaking of a conversation between Nicola Sturgeon and the French ambassador in which she is alleged to have expressed her...
View ArticleWoman remanded after facing fire raising charge
A woman has been remanded in custody after appearing in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of wilful fire-raising. Claire Antonio, 22, of Lerwick appeared from custody on a petition alleging the...
View ArticleSOUNDING OFF: Brett is best bet for future of fisheries, argues Wills
Early in his political career former councillor JONATHAN WILLS stood as a Labour Party candidate. The failings of the Common Fisheries Policy were at the heart of his campaign. More than 40 years later...
View ArticlePolice enquiries after Nazi flag raised at Burra hall
A Nazi flag has been displayed at a charity disco in Burra this weekend – with police making enquiries into the incident. Local disco firm Kaleidoscope Disco said it was outraged by the incident which...
View ArticleNHS Shetland drops plans for majority of patients to travel on ferry
NHS Shetland has dropped plans to make the ferry the default option for patients – with the health board agreeing to accept a new deal from Loganair. Board members unanimously agreed to push ahead with...
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Experimental folkie Martha Wainwright confirms Lerwick concert
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright will play Mareel on Wednesday 5th July as part of a select UK tour. Martha Wainwright Born in New York City to folk legends Kate McGarrigle and Loudon...
View ArticleWATCH: Shetlander Drew Garrick on life in Glasgow
In the latest in The Shetland Times’ Spaekin Shetland series student engineer Drew Garrick talks about life in the city. Drew talks about studying, jazz, politics and the differences between city...
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Cope preserves its future with takeover of chutney company
Back (from left): Darren Johnson, Allison Miller, Robbie Inkster, Mark Chivers and Hannah Simpson. Front: Renata Sinclair, Joanne Anderson, Katrina Wiseman (HIE), Ingrid Webb (Cope chief executive),...
View ArticleAttitudes have hardened (Jonathan Wills)
It is not surprising that European Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella recently told a Tory MEP the Common Fisheries Policy is not negotiable. That is the default negotiating position and attitudes...
View ArticleAirline chief slams ‘irresponsible idiots’ after drone near miss
A Loganair flight from Shetland was involved in a near miss with a drone as it approached Edinburgh Airport. The device flew within 20 and 30 metres of the flight shortly after 1pm on Friday. It...
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Album launch for talented young musician Hall
Talented local young composer Lewis Hall will launch his new album Murmur at Quarff Hall on Thursday 22nd June. Young composer Lewis Hall. Photo: Liam Henderson Hall is one of Shetland’s most exciting...
View ArticleFantastic nonsense (John Tulloch)
Jonathan Wills’ latest epistle on the fishing is lyrically-spun, fantastic nonsense. Neither the EU nor Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella has any incentive to “harden their view” against Scotland....
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Isles teenager relives horror of Manchester attack
An isles teenager who fled from Manchester Arena and helped to reunite a young girl with her mother has spoken of her horror of the attack at a pop concert. Sarah Gardiner, 19, was at the Ariana Grande...
View ArticleDangerous overtaking
A motorist had to swerve onto the side of the road to avoid a collision with a vehicle overtaking a line of traffic near the Halfway House, sparking a police appeal for information. Officers say the...
View ArticleWATCH: Trust warns Swan’s future could be as a museum exhibit if funding...
The Swan Trust has gained a £3,000 windfall thanks to the efforts of West Side school pupils – but warnings have been made the organisation is heading through unchartered waters because of funding...
View ArticleDriving instructor fined for dangerous overtaking
An experienced driving instructor was fined £250 and given five penalty points at Lerwick Sheriff Court after admitting to a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre. On Wednesday the court heard how Charles...
View ArticleBan and fine for man who refused to give breath sample
A 44-year-old man who refused to provide breath samples to a police officer who suspected he was drink driving has been disqualified from the road for two years. Paul Manson, of Thistle Court, Virkie,...
View ArticlePODCAST: Gibbie Fraser – memories of a Shetland whaler
Shetland ex-Whalers Association chairman, Gibbie Fraser shares some of his memories of the industry. His stories range from the difficulties encountered on the long trips to South Georgia with the...
View ArticleHealth board U-turn, Swan troubles and a councillor’s cold shoulder claims
• NHS Shetland has dropped plans to make the ferry the default option for patients heading south for appointments • An isles teenager who fled from the Manchester Arena and helped to reunite a young...
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Four isles winners in Fishing News Awards
There were four Shetland winners in the Fishing News Awards, held in Aberdeen last night to coincide with the first day of the Aberdeen Skipper Expo exhibition. Lowrie Irvine in the skipper’s chair of...
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