8 Anderson Road, Lerwick
Two bedroom semi-detached property with a large garage, conveniently situated within easy walking distance of Bells Brae School, the hospital and Clickimin Leisure Centre. Ideal first time buy or buy...
View ArticleBrabon, Lochend, North Roe
Three bedroom, single storey detached house, set in a mainly grassed site just to the south of the village of North Roe in the North Mainland of Shetland, approximately 36 miles from Lerwick. The house...
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Moran finds ‘space’ for his brilliant cynicism
In the weekly cycle of this reviewer Thursday evening is normally a time for collapsing and doing as little as possible. So walking into Mareel at 7.45pm yesterday to see a stand-up routine felt like...
View ArticleRecruitment drive launched by fire service
The fire brigade has launched a major recruitment drive for retained fire fighters with four community stations in Shetland “desperately” short of staff. According to Lerwick-based Scottish Fire and...
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Fresh efforts on marine litter
European Parliament fisheries committee member Ian Hudghton has welcomed renewed efforts at European level to combat the issue of marine litter in Europe. The partnership of Europêche and Waste Free...
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Boden insists schools decision is lawful
The council’s top official has hit back against claims that the authority” flouted the law” to avoid legislation aimed at protecting communities from repeated school closures. SIC chief executive Mark...
View ArticleBoost in signal for mobile phone users
Some mobile phone customers can expect a better level of mobile internet connections – with more than 90 per cent of the people in the isles to be covered by a 3G service in the next couple of years....
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March Rocks has gig-goers on their feet
Blistering fiddle playing, funky beats and almighty roars filled the Lerwick Legion last night when Mystery Juice came to town. The four piece – led by charismatic front man Tim Matthew (with an...
View ArticleNew accommodation ship arrives
Former cruise ship the SNAV Toscana has arrived in Lerwick to house hundreds of gas plant workers. The accommodation ship has 500 beds and brings the workforce on the Total gas plant to more than...
View ArticleLisa to appear on The Voice tonight
Isles singer-songwriter Lisa Ward is to battle it out on BBC hit show The Voice tonight. Ward, who has recently released her EP Liminal, landed a spot with ‘team Tom’, after performing her rendition...
View ArticleRaising flag for Commonwealth celebrations
Commonwealth flags are to be raised at Lerwick Town Hall and Unst Leisure Centre tomorrow – joining more than 700 events across the globe to celebrate Commonwealth Day. Good wishes from the Queen as...
View ArticleOutrageously misleading (Willie Thompson)
In Ian Tinkler’s letter of 6th March he refers to the UK nuclear missile submarines and his experience in the Royal Navy. However, it appears strange that he omits to mention that the guidance systems...
View ArticleAccused ordered to leave the isles
A Glasgow man has been ordered to leave Shetland following an appearance from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Lee Fitzpatrick, 26, of Glenacre Gardens in the city’s Castlemilk area has been accused...
View ArticleWoman dies in accident with cows
A 62-year-old woman has died after an incident while working with her cattle. Patricia Wishart of Tumblin, near Bixter, died around 5pm on Friday while attending to the beasts. Police Scotland said...
View ArticleWeather disrupts ferry sailings again
Strong winds have forced NorthLink to think again about its scheduled sailings tonight, with south-bound passengers facing a 14 hour delay before even setting sail. The Hrossey was due to leave Lerwick...
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GPs to share concerns with health minister
Lerwick Health Centre is one of those which Tavish Scott says is under financial pressure because of reliance on temporary GPs. Photo: Kenneth Shearer Scottish health secretary Shona Robison will today...
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Netball teams keep flag flying in national knockouts
The victorious AHS players (from left): Libby Fox, Heather Marshall (captain), Curstaidh MacKay, Claire Johnston, Emma Niven, Tahnae MacLennan, Bethany Anderson and Holly King. The Shetland under-13...
View ArticleSouth road blocked by lamppost
The South Road was temporarily blocked this morning when a streetlight column blew down between the Tesco roundabout and Breiwick House. The lamppost collapsed around 5.14am and roads engineers had the...
View ArticleStaney Hill development moves a step closer
Plans to build up to 400 homes on Staney Hill have moved a step further – after planning permission in principle has been granted for the development by Shetland Islands Council. The application,...
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Labour announces General Election candidate
Labour Party members have selected have selected Gerry McGarvey as their candidate for the Orkney and Shetland constituency in the forthcoming General Election. Mr McGarvey said he was delighted to be...
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