SpootHawk to take flight
From a bedroom music project to a polished and professional debut album, SpootHawk’s rock n’ roll offering is sure to blow the ears of its listeners in glorious tongue-in-cheek panache. The formidable...
View ArticleFundamental problem (Frank Hay and James Mackenzie)
We are disappointed that you did not see fit to publish our open letter and its appendix in full. While you have given councillor Jonathan Wills’ open reply a full airing on your website, ours appeared...
View ArticleAirport bosses plan for possible Easter holiday walkout
Back-up plans are in reserve at Sumburgh Airport ahead of possible strike action to help deal with a likely rush of passengers over the busy Easter break. Management insist there will be no major...
View ArticleNurse service replaces much criticised walk-in clinics
Lerwick Health Centre will be launching a new service on Monday in which patients who need to be seen will be attended to on that day. It is hoped the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Service will reduce...
View ArticleWork on new development plan begins
The areas where future developments should be allowed are being considered in a plan by Shetland Islands Council. Work has started to form a new five-year local development plan (LDP), which will come...
View ArticleTicking time bomb fears in this week’s Shetland Times
•In this week’s top story Shetland is sitting on a demographic time bomb. •Ocean Kinetics will modify a slipway at Sumburgh Airport to help in emergencies. •Tagon Stores has been sold to a local couple...
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Voe Store taken over by new company
Tagon Stores in Voe has been sold to a local couple, it has emerged this week. Current owners Scott and Phoebe Preston put the shop up for sale in January, and yesterday Mr Preston confirmed that the...
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Three local photographers praised by awards judges
Shetland was well represented in the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year competition – with three isles photographers getting recognition and the winning shot being taken in Fair Isle. The results...
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AHS netball team wins Open Silver Cup
The Anderson High School netball team has won the Open Silver Scottish Schools Cup. The cup-winning AHS Netball team. From left: Bethany Anderson, Leanne Fullerton, Heather Marshall, Tahnae Maclennan,...
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Nearly half of population will be pensioners by 2037, report says
Shetland is sitting on a demographic timebomb according to guidelines for UK government departments that are intended to prevent legislation having a negative impact on remote island areas. According...
View ArticleAirport security staff back strike
Airport security staff are to strike at Sumburgh Airport, following a strong vote in favour of a walkout. Union Prospect said 87 per cent of workers voted in favour of a strike on an 85 per cent...
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Salmon and mackerel exports soar
Scott Landsburgh, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. Photo courtesy of Enterprising Scotland. Exports of Shetland caught or grown fish have hit new heights according to...
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Youngsters crank it up at Battle of the Bands
Blues, funk, rock and punk were on the menu last night as isles youngsters took to the stage for this year’s Battle of the Bands competition. Up for grabs was a recording session in Mareel and a chance...
View ArticleMore work on Clickimin footpaths
Work on the next phase of the Clickimin footpaths will begin tomorrow, leading to the closure of the path on the east side of Clickimin Loch. Footpaths on the west side of the loch via Westerloch...
View ArticleCreative Watt shines in music city
Isles musician Joe Watt is thriving in Glasgow. Watt was a prominent member of the Shetland contemporary music scene prior to moving south last year to study a degree in commercial music at the...
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New music festival pulls in top US acts
American music stars will share the stage with local talent at a brand new music festival in Unst this summer. The inaugural Shetland Reel Music Festival will be held on 14th to 16th August, with...
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Indoor golf nets unveiled in Whalsay
A squash court in Whalsay Leisure Centre is doubling as a golf practice range thanks to a partnership between Shetland Recreational Trust and Whalsay Golf Club with support from Awards for All. Nets...
View ArticleAirport operator wants talks with union
Regional airport operator HIAL is urging trade union Prospect to resume talks to prevent a strike next week. On Friday the union said security workers would hold a 48-hour strike from midday on 7th...
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Drama group proves less can be more
It is difficult to know what to expect when an amateur group takes on a well-known play, but Islesburgh Drama Group’s performance of The 39 Steps last week was quite simply a triumph. The group’s...
View ArticleIndustry to fund £60m search and rescue helicopter
Oil and gas operators in the North Sea have committed to fund a search and rescue helicopter service which will replace an aircraft based at Sumburgh Airport. The move by Bond Offshore Helicopters to...
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