Man taken to hospital after collision
A man was taken to hospital last night after being hit by a car in Lerwick. Police said the minor road traffic collision happened at 6.20pm at the junction between Gilbertson Road and South Road. The...
View ArticleFaroese skipper in court
The skipper of a Faroese pelagic trawler has been released on bail after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with two offences under EU fishing regulations. Pall Klein Rasmussen, 56, of...
View ArticleBergen flights added to Sumburgh schedule
A new air service between Sumburgh and Bergen in Norway is due to begin later this month. Norwegian airline Bergen Air Transport, which operates scheduled, charter and cargo flights from the city, will...
View ArticleThere is a downside (Mark Leslie)
I would like to extend my thanks to the committee set up to review the closures of the schools in Shetland. Now, unfortunately for them my first sentence was not as sincere as it looked. Actually it...
View ArticlePhysiotherapist gets a role skiing with heroes
Gemma Passmore with her own hero – her father Jonathan. NHS Shetland physiotherapist Gemma Passmore has been selected from a huge number of applicants to become a “ski buddy” during a ski-habilitation...
View ArticleNew AHS will be ‘built to last’
An architect’s impression of the proposed high school’s main entrance atrium. The new Anderson High School will be built to last in harsh conditions and will be finished in April 2017, according to the...
View Article‘Cunning thief’ stole from his grandfather’s house
A “cunning thief” who broke into his grandfather’s house in Aith and stole £20 has been warned he could face prison. Ian Mutch, 22, of Arheim in Lerwick waited until his relative had gone away for a...
View ArticleHundreds support Folk For James Concert
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham on stage at Clickimin. Photo: Dave Donaldson Hundreds of folk flowed through the doors of the Clickimin on Wednesday to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust and The...
View ArticleASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER
HJALTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Salary on a scale £28,742 – £31,131 including island and essential car user allowances. In addition to the salary and allowances a mileage rate will be paid. The...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY MEDIATION ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau 18 hours per week Annual salary: £17,157-18,354 pro rata This is a fi xed-term post to 31st March, 2015. You will work with other bureau staff to ensure the...
View ArticleSTORE PERSON
A store person is required to work in our busy engineering store. Some engineering or mechanical knowledge would be an advantage. Applicants should have basic computing and communication skills. Duties...
View ArticleDISPOSAL OF SURPLUS USED VEHICLES
The Trust wishes to dispose of the following vehicles that are now surplus to requirements: VEHICLE REGISTRATION MILEAGE (at time of...
View ArticleCONTROL OF WORK ADMIN AND TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR
Sodexo are looking for an enthusiastic person to provide administration support and training co-ordination for the Sullom Voe Terminal control of work team. The role will include: ● Administration of...
View ArticleSALES PERSON
This full time post for our Dunrossness branch requires a person who is physically fi t, hardworking, honest, has a pleasant manner for dealing with the public and has the ability to become part of a...
View ArticleCUSTOMER ASSISTANTS
CONOCHIES NEWSAGENTS require full/part time & Saturday CUSTOMER ASSISTANTS Apply in store via application form or email your CV to: accounts@conochies.co.uk
View ArticleRare jewellery piece comes back to Shetland
A rare Fetlar bronze armlet is returning to Shetland after 240 years. The historic piece of jewellery will be on show in the Shetland museum for an exhibition that runs from Sunday. In 1772 some of...
View ArticleCraft fair enters new era with expanded exhibition
The Christmas Craft Fair looks set for a record attendance this year as the decision to extend the event into the Clickimin Centre bowls hall has paid dividends. Arts and Crafts Association secretary...
View ArticleScores of entries in calendar contest
Scores of stunning photographs have been sent to The Shetland Times and are in with a chance of featuring on the newspaper’s 2015 calendar. Your photograph could feature on the 2015 Shetland Times...
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