Jupitus delights Mareel audience … and a wedding besides

Comedian Phill Jupitus, most notably known for his team captain role in Never Mind The Buzzcocks, treated the audience to an eclectic mix of performance arts in his latest show "Juplicity".

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Goodlad granted bail

A YOUNG man who has failed to complete a community payback order has been granted bail after appearing from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday.

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WATCH: Dreich weather fails to dampen spirits at Gala Day

Plenty of folks braved the fog and rain on Saturday afternoon to enjoy the fun and games at Ness Boating Club's Gala Day.

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Fire station gets oxygen masks to help save pets' lives

LERWICK has become the first Scottish islands fire station to receive a set of oxygen masks specifically designed for using with animals.

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Diversification is key to continued success, says Lerwick Port Authority

Lerwick Harbour's "fortunate position" of having a diversified customer base has stood the port well during the downturn in the offshore oil and gas industry, according to the Lerwick Port Authority annual review.

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New Lerwick Fire Station masks could help save pets’ lives

Lerwick has become the first Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) island fire station to receive a set of "Smokey Paws" oxygen masks specifically designed for use with animals.

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Surprise turn from Jupitus caps 'absolutely fantastic' wedding night for Neil & Valerie

A COUPLE from Lerwick enjoyed an unforgettable bonus when one of their friends arranged for renowned UK comedian Phill Jupitus to gatecrash their wedding at the weekend. Neil and Valerie Inkster, who tied the knot at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Saturday, are fans of the comic and would have been at his stand-up gig at Mareel that night if it hadn’t been for a more important engagement.

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Bikers prepare for Land’s End charity trip

A GROUP of 16 motorcyclists are set to take part in a 1,160 mile trip from the tip of Unst to mainland Britain's most southerly point next month to raise money for charity. Zetland Motorcycle Club aims to raise £5,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support Shetland and the Armed Forces Bikers (AFB) charity by completing the trek, which should take around five days.

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Sumburgh numbers up

SUMBURGH Airport has enjoyed another rise in passenger numbers thanks to oil and gas industry activity.

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A unique introduction to classical music

THE Scottish Chamber Orchestra's series of concerts in Shetland has been a little different than usual - two shows in local halls (Aith and Burravoe), a concert aimed at young children and parents, and one 'traditional' concert in Mareel.

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Review: Jupitus has something for everyone

YOU may have seen Phill Jupitus on telly as a team captain on BBC2’s pop quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks over the last 20 years, or heard his dynamic voice over the radio presenting shows and regularly contributing on comedy panel shows. However, not many in the crowd would have seen Porky the Poet, one of his alter egos and the opening act of the night, writes Aaron Leask.

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Experience proves vital as Delting B footballers claim Joint Cup

Delting B won senior football's Joint Cup for reserve and works sides yesterday afternoon, defeating Spurs B 4-1 in the final at Gilbertson Park in Lerwick.

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Brimful of nostalgia, Catherine’s book remembers a different way of life

The Scalloway Museum was the venue on Tuesday evening for the launch of Catherine Emslie’s book A Shetland Childhood.

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Helicopter and Aith lifeboat both called out last night

The Sumburgh-based coastguard helicopter was called out last night to airlift a sick oil worker from the Thistle Alpha platform.

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Review: SCO delivers vivid musical firework

THE Scottish Chamber Orchestra has been visiting Shetland intermittently for about 30 years: touring Scotland is one of its prime functions, and this year the deployment of its 24 strong string ensemble, under the direction of violinist Alexander Janiczek, has enabled the orchestra to tour Shetland itself – at Aith in the West Mainland, Burravoe in Yell, and at Mareel in Lerwick.

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Something for all the family in Brae

THERE will be an action-packed series of activities in Brae this weekend as the north mainland village showcases all it as to offer.

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Mackay runs for Scotland

SHETLAND athlete Seumas Mackay has been chosen to represent Scotland in the 800-metre distance at the U18 Celtic Games, to be held in Dublin on 5 August.

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Freeview retuning warning

TELEVISION viewers in Shetland have been reminded that they may have to retune their Freeview equipment next week.

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Keel laid at Malakoff for new Kerrera ferry

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) held a keel-laying ceremony in Lerwick this week at the Malakoff boat yard to mark the start of the build of the new Kerrera ferry.

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Man obsessed with child pornography jailed

A fifty eight year old man who admitted possessing hundreds of thousands of indecent images of children with intent to distribute has been sent to jail for more than four years. Stephen Bell of Sandside Road, Mossbank, was also handed an additional non custodial sentence of four years, placed on the sex offender register for an indefinite period of time, and placed under a sexual offences prevention order which will closely monitor his use of the internet.

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