The Hoga, Voe
Beautifully presented, three bedroom, detached property enjoying magnificent panoramic views over the voe of Olna Firth. Situated in Lower Voe, the property is within easy reach of Brae & Sullom...
View ArticleWave power scheme shelved
A wave power energy scheme behind a green project off the Shetland coast has been shelved, marking a set-back for isles’ renewables. Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has concluded a six-month review of...
View ArticleRegistrars on the move
Anyone wanting to register a birth, marriage or death will have to attend Lerwick Town Hall, rather than County Buildings. The registrars’ office is moving today to a bigger space in what is the main...
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Regional press award win for news editor Tait
Shetland Times news editor Jim Tait (right) collects his Feature Writer of the Year award from Keith Miller, sponsor Diageo’s director of distillation and maturation. Shetland Times news editor Jim...
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Decision day looms in windfarm legal fight
The Supreme Court will deliver its judicial decision on plans for the Viking Energy windfarm tomorrow. Campaign group Sustainable Shetland is fighting the decision by Scottish government ministers to...
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Photo gallery: Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’
Former bomb disposal officer Kevin Bryant led a squad of 22 on Friday as Guizer Jarl of the Nesting and Girlsta Up-Helly-A’. Kevin adopted the character of Swedish Viking leader Jarl Ingvar Vittfarne,...
View ArticleMoves towards greater broadband coverage
More than three quarters of Shetland premises could be connected to “superfast broadband” by next year, a meeting of the council’s policy and resources committee heard today. Development director Neil...
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Windfarm opponents’ legal challenge fails
A final legal challenge against the Viking Energy windfarm by campaigners has failed. The UK’s highest court of appeal, The Supreme Court, this morning dismissed the final attempt by Sustainable...
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Blues boss pleased with cup victory
Shane Jamieson, shown scoring the winning goal during last year’s Senior Inter-county clash was on the scoresheet again at the weekend. Photo: Kevin Jones Blues coach Niall Bristow hailed a strong team...
View ArticleUnion criticised but ferry strike will go ahead
Inter-island ferry passengers face another morning of disruption on Wednesday despite hopes that industrial action had been suspended ahead of the trial of a pilot scheme. And trade union Unite has...
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AHS netball girls reach cup quarter-finals
The AHS netball team have progressed to the quarter finals of the Scottish Schools Cup Open Silver competition following Saturday’s 40-12 victory over Edinburgh based Balerno High School at the...
View ArticleFisherman overboard in heavy seas
A fisherman fell overboard from his Banff-registered vessel 20 miles west of the isles. However, the radio message from the Beryl to the coastguard service was picked up by the stand-by vessel,...
View ArticleUrquhart: Viking decision is great news
Independent Highlands and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart has welcomed the “great news” that progress can be made on the Viking Energy windfarm. After a three-year legal battle, the Supreme Court yesterday...
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Skipper and crewman took drugs before fatal sinking
The skipper and fellow crewman of the stricken vessel Diamond were intoxicated by illegal and controlled drugs when the vessel sank last year, killing crewman Leonard Scollay. The skipper and fellow...
View ArticleDetained air rifle teenager appeals sentence
The teenager who was sentenced to three years in custody after threatening people with an air rifle is appealing against his sentence. Father of 16 year-old Samuel Barlow, Paul Barlow, says his son...
View ArticleGeneral Garage Assistant
Required for busy Garage, to work alongside mechanics and body technicians to help in the efficient running of the workshop. Must have full driving licence, a willingness to learn and be a good team...
View Article28 MULLA, VOE, ZE2 9XQ
This single storey property situated in an elevated position within a large plot provides fine views towards Lower and Upper Voe, and is within a short walk of the local shop and village hall. The...
View ArticleSELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION CUSTODIAN, ESHANESS LIGHTHOUSE
Shetland Amenity Trust requires a Custodian for its self-catering holiday accommodation at Eshaness Lighthouse. Duties will include ensuring that the property is in a clean and tidy state at the start...
View ArticleMechanical Apprenticeship
Lerwick Power Station Circa £9,324 with yearly increase and company benefits Thinking about life after school or perhaps a change in career? Maybe you enjoy fi xing things? Maybe you prefer doing...
View ArticleBOX OFFICE ASSISTANT /EVENT STEWARD
Various salaried hours available including Full Time £16,165 to £18,120 (Pro Rata inclusive of £1,928 islands allowance) You will work as part of the Box Office and Customer Service team to deliver a...
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