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Computer tech sector beckons if the right people can be found
Shetland is now well placed to grow a money-spinning computer tech industry on the back of its fast and reliable broadband – if the talent can be found to do the work. A vision of a tech-cluster of...
View ArticleKnab development, paedophile jailed and Flybe criticism
In The Shetland Times this week… • Architects appointed to develop masterplan for the Knab. • Man jailed for thousands of indecent images of children. • Flybe customer bites back as he discovers cost...
View ArticleFlybe customer bites back after being quoted £700 to take his dog south
An air passenger has described how Flybe quoted him a staggering £700 for a return flight from Aberdeen to Southampton – for his dog! Levenwick resident Steve Mitchell was astounded after he was told...
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Attempts made to find cause behind death of pilot whale
Attempts are being made to establish what caused a pilot whale to die after it encountered difficulty off the West Side. A representative from the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme yesterday...
View ArticleMan was too ‘long in the tooth’ for drugs conviction
A 58-year-old man has been fined £350 after pleading guilty to two separate charges of drug possession. William Lawrie, of Harris Terrace, Mill o’ Mains, Dundee confessed to being found in possession...
View ArticleBlatantly disheartening (Eleanor Eunson)
As former chair of Living Lerwick, I have been following the reports and correspondence over the past few weeks and feel compelled to make the following observations. Living Lerwick is a Business...
View ArticleMassages will help keep horses healthy
A new business promoting the health and wellbeing of horses is proving popular with the equine fraternity. Caitlin McKearney set up Shetland Equine Therapy after qualifying as a therapist in March and...
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Aith lifeboat called out after yacht suffered difficulties
The lifeboat in Aith was called out this morning after a yacht lost power off Papa Stour. The incident happened off Hamna Voe on the south side of the island shortly after 9am. Three people were on...
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Sandwick day is a miles better – with pony rides and plenty more besides
The Sandwick fun day proved a ‘Minion’ times better than anything else, as young Ethan Redfern will heartily testify. The six-year old fan of the little yellow men from the big screen was only too...
View ArticleJoy for Shetland as they reclaim Milne Cup
Shetland has reclaimed the Milne Cup after a well-earned victory at Gilbertson Park this evening. The deserved 2-0 victory was Shetland’s first win over their familiar foes from Orkney for four games....
View ArticleProud moments for Lyalls on graduation day
A Sandwick family enjoyed a graduation day with a difference when a father and his daughter were recognised together. Andrew Lyall and his daughter Emily both obtained degrees from Robert Gordon...
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Happy Norwegians enjoy visit on ‘floating museum’
The Haugefisk and crew during her visit to Shetland. This group of happy Norwegians sailed to Lerwick from Kalvåg, Norway on the Haugefisk. She is an ex longline fishing boat now owned by Floro museum...
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Holly goes through pain barrier to raise funds for Disability Shetland
From left: Robbie Leask, Holly Jamieson, WilliamLeask, Julie Leask, Geordie Leask, Kathleen Jamieson and Joanne Stewart. The three boys are Julies sons. Whalsay lass Holly Jamieson has never been a...
View ArticleBumper figures for Loganair
Loganair has announced bumper passenger figures to and from Sumburgh ahead of its solo venture in September. According to the airline almost 20,000 passengers flew with Loganair last month, which was a...
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Shetland sees more sunshine than Cornwall in sunny July
Warm weather in the isles last month saw Shetland having more sunshine than Cornwall. According to the Met Office this is only the eigth time this happened since records began in 1929. Shetland had...
View ArticleMan admits historical underage sex charges
A 50-year-old man who admitted a historic charge of sex with an underage girl had his sentence deferred when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Neil Bolton, of Bircotes, Doncaster,...
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Shop owner says Lerwick Shopping Week ‘buzz’ has got tills ringing
Town centre representatives were talking up a buzz around Commercial Street, as Lerwick Shopping Week got into full swing. Shops and businesses in search of the sound of ringing tills and rapid-rising...
View ArticleTown hall time capsule is replaced
A time capsule taken from the town hall walls has been replaced. The move has been made as conservation works at the building near completion. The council says the capsule, which was placed in 1997,...
View ArticleSex offender placed under supervision
A 20-year-old man who admitted carrying out a sexual assault on an underage girl has been placed under supervision for two years. Asa Tulloch, of St Olaf Street, Lerwick admitted the offence during an...
View ArticleLISTEN: Comedian Marjolein is new host of The Shetland Times podcast
Isles comedian and BBC Social star Marjolein Robertson says she’s excited to be taking over the reins of The Shetland Times podcast. Speaking ahead of a month-long stint at the renowned Edinburgh...
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