Worker jailed after vicious attack on roommate who refused to leave him alone...
A construction worker from Inverness who assaulted his roommate because he refused to leave their digs so he could have sex has been jailed for a year. The prolonged assault saw the victim attacked...
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Banned from the road for six years
A string of drink driving offences has landed a man from Lerwick with a six-year ban from the roads. Dan Inkster, 30, of Lyndhurst Place, was also fined, put under supervision and placed on a curfew...
View ArticleCoercive and controlling man subjected wife to decades of ‘cult-like’ abuse
A man who subjected his wife to “one of the very worst cases of domestic abuse” procurator fiscal Duncan MacKenzie had ever seen, has been told to expect a stint in jail. Robert Simmons, 62, of...
View ArticlePilot error in Sumburgh plane incident
An error by a test pilot resulted in a plane leaving the runway at Sumburgh and ending up in the grass, a report has found. The Dornier 328 aircraft veered off the runway on 26th January, with two...
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PODCAST: Akshay Borges – Indian chef celebrates Shetland food
Chef Akshay Borges shares his story on this week’s podcast, from leaving his home in Mumbai to study in Edinburgh, then his chance move to Shetland where he began working in the kitchen of Scalloway...
View ArticleUnst radar base, Jolene’s Mexico journey and Blues’ cup hopes in this week’s...
• New optimism is being brought to the North Isles with the announcement of plans to re-establish a radar base at Saxa Vord in Unst. • The UK government is poised to bring forward more details about...
View ArticleTalking Sport … with Jim Tait
Congratulations to Whitedale who became senior football champions on Friday night, defeating Ness United 3-2 at Strom and thus ending any hopes the visitors had of taking the campaign to a play-off....
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County footballers will lock horns with mainland amateur select
The Shetland football team will be tackling a Scottish amateur select team on Sunday, with hopes the blues can be involved in more games on the mainland, including Scottish Amateur Cup ties. Coach...
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Purchase of tug backed after chairwoman offers casting vote in support of vessel
Members of the council’s harbour board were in deadlock yesterday over whether the authority should buy a leased tug for Sella Ness. It took the casting vote of chairwoman Andrea Manson to back the...
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Work on radar base to begin next month
The government has confirmed that work to re-establish a radar base at Saxa Vord will begin next month. Alistair Carmichael has received notification from Whitehall that the work in Unst will commence...
View ArticleTheft from Ideal Homes Show
Police are investigating the theft of a number of items, including a virtual reality headset worth over £300. The items, which also included a Playstation 4 camera and accessories, are said to have...
View ArticleFavoured bidder selected for Promote Shetland contract
Lerwick firm NB Communication has been chosen as the favoured bidder for the five-year Promote Shetland contract which earlier in the year was controversially re-tendered after all applicants failed to...
View Article‘Bigger and better’ food festival returns for third year
The third annual food fair, now rebranded as the Taste of Shetland Festival, got underway at Clickimin Leisure Centre tonight. An array of exhibitors, demonstrations and special guests will delight...
View ArticleGovernment windfarm clarity expected in weeks
The UK government is poised to bring forward more details about its pre-election pledge to commit to onshore wind projects, potentially ending months of uncertainty over Shetland’s future energy...
View ArticleInspiring athletes inspire youngsters ‘to be their own best’
Two inspiring Scottish international athletes have been in the isles this weekend as part of the Shetland Sports Conference. Inverness judo medallist Stephanie Inglis and Shetland’s own Lynda Flaws...
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Whalsay beat Thistle on penalties to win County Shield
The victorious Whalsay squad with the County Shield. Photo: Brian Gray Whalsay won the last senior football trophy of the outdoor season, eventually ending Thistle’s challenge on penalties in the...
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Life is a ‘million times better’ for Jolene after treatment in Mexico
A Lerwick woman who has lived with MS for almost four decades says her family and day-to-day life is “a million times better” after receiving specialist treatment in Mexico. Jolene Masson says she is...
View ArticlePublic halls urged to take part in consultation over rates exemption
Public halls should take part in a consultation on the Water and Sewerage Charges Exemption Scheme, says Shetland MSP Tavish Scott. He said the charges can place an enormous financial burden on...
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Northern lights image to grace hotel wall
An image of the Northern Lights captured by photographer Austin Taylor has been given pride of place at The Moorfield Hotel in Brae. Moorfield Hotel manager Ailsa Sangster receives one of the Northern...
View ArticleSupport for trust? (Lesley Roberts)
Well done NorthLink for their contribution to The Swan Trust (last week’s <i>Shetland Times</i>. I wonder – do any of the wealthier fishing vessels of today support the trust in its efforts...
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