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Relief Home Helps - Isleshavn Care Services- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. The postholder will attend to the practical, social and emotional needs of the...
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 -
Teacher of Primary - Mossbank Primary School- Advertisement Details Mossbank Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Mossbank. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Mossbank, Firth and Toft. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and...
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Care Worker - Part Time- Hours of Work - 35.00 per week Are you looking for a rewarding career that gives you flexibility and a real sense of a job well done. Working within a supportive team, improving the lives of older people could be for you...
Monday, June 17th, 2019
Teacher of Primary - Ollaberry Primary School- Advertisement Details Ollaberry Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Ollaberry. It provides primary education P1 to P7 for children from Ollaberry and the surrounding area...
Monday, June 17th, 2019
Learning Support Worker - Scalloway Primary School- Advertisement Details To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
Scalloway Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Scalloway...
Monday, June 17th, 2019
Play Support Worker - Dunrossness Out of School Club- Advertisement Details The Play Support Worker will assist in the delivery of a quality childcare service that offers children care, play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment...
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Learning Support Worker (Job Share) - Happyhansel Primary School- Advertisement Details To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
Happyhansel Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Walls...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Learning Support Worker - Whiteness Primary School- a To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare - Bell's Brae Primary School- Advertisement Details The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare - Sound Primary School- Advertisement Details The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Teacher of English - Aith Junior High School- Advertisement Details Aith Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Aith on the west side of Shetland. It provides Early Years, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the west side of...
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General Manager at Streamline- General Manager – Shetland
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and results-driven General Manager to join our Operations team at our Lerwick Depot. This role will be to ensure the sound Commercial and Operational Management of the Quayside, Yard and Stevedoring Operations in and ... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
HGV/Plant Mechanic at Streamline- HGV/Plant Mechanic
We have an immediate opportunity for a full time HGV/Plant Mechanic to join the Operations team at our Lerwick Depot. This role is to support the operation of the Shetland workshop daily workloads to maintain the set standards of the Northern Isles fleet and plant, ensuring that ... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Electrical Engineer at ENGIE- VACANCY AT SULLOM VOE POWER STATION
ENGIE FM Ltd as part of a long-term Asset Management Contract with EnQuest is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Power Station at the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, Shetland. SVT power station comprises of 4x 25 MWe gas turbine units, 4x waste heat ... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Utility Vessel Skipper at Scottish Sea Farms- Utility Vessel Skipper, Northern Isles
Scottish Sea Farms are delighted to announce the new build of a Northern Isles Utility Vessel which will service our Orkney and Shetland Regions.
This 22m service vessel will provide vital support to our Orkney and Shetland Marine farms assisting with a va... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Van Driver / Storeperson at Shetland Freezer Foods- Shetland Freezer & Food Centre Ltd. has a vacancy for a Van Driver/Storeperson.
Applicants must have a clean driving licence, have an outgoing personality and have the ability to work as part of a busy team. The work will include store duties – checking goods in, making up customer’s orde... Read more...
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Car Cleaner at Bolts Car Hire- Bolts Car Hire have a vacancy for a cleaner, to clean vehicles in their car hire fleet. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Sumburgh garage.
Applicants MUST hold a full, clean, driving licence which has been valid for more than one year.
Apply in writing, e-mail, fax or ph... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Various vacancies at Shetland Islands Council- • Relief School Cleaners – Brae, Mid Yell, Happyhansel, Sandness, Whiteness, Scalloway, Sandwick & Urafirth Schools
• Teacher of Primary – Dunrossness
• Team Leader – ICT – Lerwick
• Senior Practitioner – Early Learning & Childcare – Cunningsburgh
• Teacher of Art &... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Hydrolicer Technician at Cooke Aquaculture- VACANCY
Hydrolicer Technician, 3 weeks on - 3 weeks off
LOCATION
Shetland Islands, travel throughout the UK may be required
SALARY
Competitive
CLOSING DATE
24 June 2019
THE COMPANY
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our com... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Administrator at Shetland Arts- Shetland Arts Administrator
Mon - Fri (up to 30hrs/week)
Are you a competent administrator with an eye for detail and experience in a PA role?
We are looking for a part-time administrator to deliver a professional administrative and support service to the staff and volunteers at Shetland Arts... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Joiner at T. Williamson Contractors Ltd- T. Williamson Contractors Limited (TWC Limited)
Joiner
We currently have a vacancy for a time-served joiner to join our team working on various new-build housing and construction projects.
Competitive rates of pay.
Driving licence is an advantage but not essential.
Please contact Tommy (0... Read more...
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Area Manager at Sodexo- Sodexo Energy and Resources is looking for its new Area Manager to look after its Shetland business.
Based in Sella Ness, near Brae; looking after key clients on the island we provide everything from catering, cleaning, logistics, transport and maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus ... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Clerk at Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale Community Council- Clerk
Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale Community Council
34 hours per month,
£14.38 per hour. The post of clerk provides financial and administrative support to the CC. Will provide all admin for monthly meetings, grant assistance and liaison with SIC and external agencies.
Closing date 5... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers- RECRUITING NOW
Trainee Optical Assistant — Lerwick
Maternity cover contract.
Full-time (including Saturday work).
Optical experience isn’t essential, you just need the desire to learn.
Main duties include:
General administrative duties;
Face to face customer service;
Conduc... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Administrator at Royal Voluntary Service- The Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity working to support the wellbeing of older people and provides a range of services in Shetland through the work of our fantastic local volunteers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our small, close working team and provide co... Read more...
Friday, June 14th, 2019
Cleaner (School) - Brae High School- Advertisement Details Undertake normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Duties will include: cleaning, washing, sweeping,...
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 -
Community Housing Support Worker - Whalsay- Advertisement Details The Shetland Islands Council’s ‘Housing Support Shetland’ is a regulated Housing Support Service. Housing Support Shetland is registered with the Care Inspectorate to deliver Housing...
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Social Care Worker - Continuing Care- Advertisement Details Residential care for children and young people is a unique, complex and challenging area to work in and requires a competent staff team to provide enduring commitment to ensure consistency of care and to...
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Social Care Worker - Newcraigielea- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Social Care Worker - Short Breaks for Children- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
Full-Time Sales Adviser at The Shetland Times Bookshop- Full-time sales adviser
‘I love books’
What did you say?
‘I love books and talking about books.’
Get a job in your local bookshop...
‘I’m energetic and cheerful and a great teamworker.’
Great! We need a full-time sales adviser so you can apply now. In addition to a frie... Read more...
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 -
Learning Support Worker - Tingwall Primary School- Advertisement Details To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
Tingwall Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Tingwall...
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Social Care Workers - Eric Gray@Seafield- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to actively provide person-centred care in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines. To attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the service users in your...
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Social Worker - Adult Social Work- Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to provide a professional social work service, including the Mental Health function as part of an operational team, based in Adult Social Work...
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Janitor - Brae High School- Advertisement Details Under the direction of the Head Janitor, the Janitor will be responsible for: The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding...
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Skipper & 1st Mate at Grieg Seafood- Grieg Seafood Shetland Limited is recruiting for the following positions:
Skipper (4 positions) & 1st Mate (4 positions)
The Role
Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd is expanding its workboat service team with the addition of two further vessels. The role of the workboat service team is to provide sup... Read more...
Friday, June 07th, 2019 -
Sales & Marketing Representative at The Shetland Times- Is this you?
The Shetland Times Ltd is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and energetic sales and marketing team player.
What the job entails:
This is a full time post, 34 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday.
It is a varied and challenging opportunity selling a wide r... Read more...
Friday, May 31st, 2019
Lights, camera… action for tourism businesses - Press and Journal
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukLights, camera… action for tourism businesses Press and JournalScotland has played host to a galaxy of Hollywood stars filming their celluloid magic over the years, from Mel Gibson in Braveheart and Ted Danson in Loch ...
Shetland oil pioneer advances as experts warn on crude price outlook - HeraldScotland
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comShetland oil pioneer advances as experts warn on crude price outlook HeraldScotlandWEST of Shetland-focused Hurricane Energy has hailed the sale of the first oil it produced from a giant find as experts warned crude prices are set…
Self-storage no safe bet as investors head for exit - The Times
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukSelf-storage no safe bet as investors head for exit The TimesThe self-storage market remains “resilient to economic uncertainty”, the chief executive of Safestore Holdings said yesterday as the company announced a 5.6 ...
Good Evening Shetland on Tuesday the 18th of June 2019
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
New species of worm with eyes in its head and BUM found off coast of Scotland - The Scottish Sun
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thescottishsun.co.ukNew species of worm with eyes in its head and BUM found off coast of Scotland The Scottish SunBOFFINS discovered the worm with eyes at both ends after combing through previously unsearched seabeds. It was discovered in shallow waters just off the ...
Newly-discovered worm has eyes in head and bottom - STV News
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher stv.tvNewly-discovered worm has eyes in head and bottom STV NewsNewly-discovered worm has eyes in head and bottom . The previously unknown species was found by scientists off the coast of Shetland.
Schoolchildren to strike in climate protest
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSCHOOLCHILDREN in Shetland are set to down their pencils and pens and leave their desks on Friday morning to join a global ‘strike’ to raise awareness of climate change. The movement is spearheaded locally by three girls under the name of Eco Youth Shetland who want to make a stand and encourage politicians to do […]
High proportion of long-term empty homes
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSHETLAND has the highest proportion of long-term vacant homes in Scotland, according to new estimated figures. Data released by the Scottish Government showed that 4.7 per cent of dwellings in the isles in 2018 were empty for six months or more. The Scottish average was 1.5 per cent, with the Western Isles and Orkney having […]
LUNCHTIME NEWS - TUESDAY 18TH OF JUNE 2019
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Royal Regiment parades through town to mark 100th anniversary of heroes returning from war - Daily Record
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.dailyrecord.co.ukRoyal Regiment parades through town to mark 100th anniversary of heroes returning from war Daily RecordSoldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland parade through Linlithgow at the Marches today to mark the 100th anniversary of local men returning from the ...
Motorbike trials first for West Burrafirth
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE FIRST national motorbike trials event in Shetland is set to take place at West Burrafirth at the end of June. Aberdeen based Bon Accord Motorcycle Club is hosting the Simmer Dim Two Day National Trial on 29 and 30 June with the assistance of local riders and enthusiasts. Not all local residents, however, were […]
Long-term empty homes in Scotland up 5.5 in a year - HeraldScotland
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comLong-term empty homes in Scotland up 5.5 in a year HeraldScotlandThe number of long-term empty homes has risen 5.5% in a year, new figures suggest. National Records of Scotland statistics show 39,300 homes were empty ...
Vision to Re-Create Scalloway published
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA public drop-in event is being held on Sunday to mark the publication of the Re-Create Scalloway Vision and Action Plan, and to hear plans for the next stage of the project. The post Vision to Re-Create Scalloway published appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Tourist on the Shetland Islands takes hilarious pictures of a Shetland pony - pulling a face - The Scotsman
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.comTourist on the Shetland Islands takes hilarious pictures of a Shetland pony - pulling a face The ScotsmanA tourist in the Shetland Islands has taken this hilarious picture of a Shetland pony - pulling a face.
Redevelopment of old youth centre among Scalloway priorities
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA PUBLIC workshop is being held in Scalloway this weekend to discuss the findings of reports on future opportunities in the village. Vision and action plans were published last month as part of the Re-Create Scalloway project. They were the culmination of a series of workshops and surveys in which the public were invited to […]
Another busy summer for yachts
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukIT LOOKS like 2019 will be another busy year for yachts visiting Shetland, with two races set to stop off in Lerwick in the next couple of weeks. Around 20 competitors in the biennial Triangle North Sea race, starting in Den Helder in the Netherlands, are expected in Lerwick’s small boat harbour between 25 and […]
SIC looks to enhance ‘internal innovation’
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukSHETLAND Islands Council is set to embark on a new scheme to “unlock potential” in its staff and better support them in proposing ideas on how services could be delivered differently. The council is currently tendering for the delivery of an “intrapreneurship programme” which aims to enhance “internal innovation”, with the contract valued at £100,000 […]
Local firm makes its mark in Antarctica
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetland.orgShetland-based marine engineering firm Ocean Kinetics are proving that when it comes to growing a business there are no geographical boundaries
Lerwick Sheriff Court: Man jailed for knife assault - Press and Journal
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukLerwick Sheriff Court: Man jailed for knife assault Press and JournalA man who attempted to strike another man with a kitchen knife in a “vicious and frenzied” attack – cutting holes in his jacket in the process – has been sent to ...
Learning life-saving skills, debunking falsehoods about plastic, Church of Scotland fun run, Commonwealth war graves talk, latest issue of The New Shetlander
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukHUNDREDS of young swimmers in Shetland are to get a lesson in life-saving skills as part of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week which runs from 14-24 June. Around 830 children locally will be involved through Shetland Recreational Trust and Shetland Amateur Competitive Swimming Club. They will also learn the importance of floating […]
Doubts voiced over Sutherland as site for spaceport - Press and Journal
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukDoubts voiced over Sutherland as site for spaceport Press and Journal*Fresh* doubt is being cast on the selection of a remote Sutherland peninsula as the location of the UK's first major spaceport. Research into the £17.3million ...
North airports needed £4million lifeline from the Scottish Government - Press and Journal
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukNorth airports needed £4million lifeline from the Scottish Government Press and JournalAirports in the north have been forced to ask the Scottish Government for a near £4 million funding lifeline to keep them operating this year. The scale of the ...
Revealed: Which parts of Scotland have the highest multiple sclerosis rates - The Scotsman
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.scotsman.comRevealed: Which parts of Scotland have the highest multiple sclerosis rates The ScotsmanOrkney continues to top the table for rates of multiple sclerosis in Scotland, a study has revealed.
A rocket for Highland spaceport plan | Scotland - The Times
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukA rocket for Highland spaceport plan | Scotland The TimesDoubts have been cast on the suitability of the site chosen as the location for Britain's first major spaceport.The UK Space Agency announced last year that the ...
GOOD EVENING SHETLAND - MONDAY 17TH OF JUNE 2019
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Shetland lose narrowly to Guernsey in Ynys Mon football tournament
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukShetland's footballers went down to a hard-fought defeat against Guernsey on Monday afternoon in their second match of the Ynys Mon international tournament. The post Shetland lose narrowly to Guernsey in Ynys Mon football tournament appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Building tunnels to reduce carbon emissions
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE Climate Change (Scotland) act 2009 set a Scottish target of a 42 per cent reduction of greenhouse gasses by 2020 and the Shetland Islands Council’s Carbon Management Plan 2015 ‐2020 states that the Shetland Islands Council also aims to reduce carbon emissions by 42 per cent by 2020. The importance of the Scottish Government […]
Streaming meetings will give ‘greater access’ to local democracy, SIC chief says
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHERE are hopes that streaming video of Shetland Islands Council meetings online will increase participation in local democracy – and might even encourage people to stand for election in the future. Council meetings are set to move from downstairs in Lerwick Town Hall to the nearby St Ringan’s, which is the current home of Shetland […]
A one trick pony fighting a disastrous battle
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHERE seems to be no limit to the hypocrisy of Sustainable Shetland (SuS) and their poisonous campaign against Viking Energy (Viking wind farm project all wrong for Shetland; SN, 17 June 2019) It reminds me of Boris’s Brexit bus and its ever-changing slogans to suit the moment with no regard to what they’ve previously said. […]
Jail term for assaulting pregnant partner
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA MAN who struck his partner on the head while she was heavily pregnant before later brandishing a knife has been sent to prison for 16 months. John Hutcheson, whose address was given as Grampian Prison, appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody on Monday to admit two charges. Sentencing the 28-year-old, Sheriff Ian Cruickshank […]
Scottish island spaceport site suitability questioned - HeraldScotland
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comScottish island spaceport site suitability questioned HeraldScotlandDoubts have been cast on the suitability of the site chosen as the location for the UK's first major spaceport.
1230 News Bulletin Monday 17th June
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.mixcloud.comBBC Shetland
Knife assault lands man prison sentence
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukA MAN who attempted to strike another man with a kitchen knife in a “vicious and frenzied” attack – cutting holes in his jacket in the process – has been sent to prison for nearly two years. Adam Nelson, whose address was given as Grampian Prison, carried out the assault in a housing scheme in […]
‘Vicious and frenzied’ attack leads to jail sentence
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukA man who carried out a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack has been sentenced to more than 21 months in prison at Lerwick Sheriff Court. The post ‘Vicious and frenzied’ attack leads to jail sentence appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Heritage alliance heads to Voe
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukPeople involved with heritage in their local communities are for the first time being invited to make their voices heard in a Scotland-wide series of research workshops which heads to Shetland later this month. The Scottish Community Heritage Alliance (SCHA) initiative was started by a grassroots group 18 months ago in response to growing concerns […] The post Heritage alliance heads to Voe appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Multiple sclerosis map of Scotland: Orkney still battling highest MS incidence - HeraldScotland
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comMultiple sclerosis map of Scotland: Orkney still battling highest MS incidence HeraldScotlandORKNEY continues to top the table for rates of multiple sclerosis in Scotland, a study has revealed.
Good Daye as 96 runners compete in annual half marathon
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe 13th Simmer Dim Half Marathon was held on Sunday and won by Steve Daye. The post Good Daye as 96 runners compete in annual half marathon appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Island games 2019 – opening ceremony roles for runner Mackay and shooter Laurenson
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukClay shooter John Magnus Laurenson from Burra will lead the Shetland team into the opening ceremony in Gibraltar at his fourteenth island games. Laurenson, who will be the flag bearer, has taken part in every island games but one since he first competed in the Finnish island of Åland in 1991. At the last games […] The post Island games 2019 – opening ceremony roles for runner Mackay and shooter Laurenson appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Police look for witnesses after careless driving is reported
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukTwo reports of alleged careless driving on Sunday were reported to the police who are now looking for witnesses. The post Police look for witnesses after careless driving is reported appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Viking wind farm project all wrong for Shetland
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukI refer to J. Wills’ letter (Indignant or gloating? SN 10 June 2019) and can assure him that neither I nor any of the Sustainable Shetland members are gloating or are likely to gloat about Viking Energy wind farm. This has been a sorry tale stretching back over many years and, whatever the outcome, there […]
Twelve young trainees ready to set sail
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTWELVE young sailors have been picked to participate in this summer’s tall ship races on board Shetland’s own Swanas well as the Norwegian three-masted barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl. Local charity Sail Training Shetland is again supporting the young adults with the help of a number of local sponsors. Ten of the trainees will leave Lerwick on […]
John Magnus and Seumas to lead Island Games ceremony
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHE NAMES of Team Shetland’s flag bearer and water carrier for next months’s Island Games have been announced. Clay shooter John Magnus Laurenson, who hails from Burra, will carry the Shetland flag and lead the team into the opening ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar on Saturday 6 July. It will be John Magnus’ fourteenth […]
Police investigate weekend incidents
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukPOLICE are investigating three separate incidents at the weekend including alleged careless driving in which a car is said to have narrowly missed runners taking part in the Simmer Dim half marathon. In that incident a black Seat car is reported to have overtaken dangerously into oncoming traffic while driving north on the A970 near […]
Islands residents – and tourists – deserve much better ferry service - HeraldScotland
Monday, June 17th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.heraldscotland.comIslands residents – and tourists – deserve much better ferry service HeraldScotlandI NOTE your series on Scotland's ferries ("Experts demand action to solve Scotland's ferry crisis", The Herald, June 12). For years Calmac has provided a less ...
Shetland put six past St Helena in Ynys Mon tournament opener
Sunday, June 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukThe Shetland football team registered a confidence-boosting win in their first group match at the Ynys Mon island games football tournament on Sunday. The Blues play again on Monday when they take on Guernsey in what is likely to be a much tougher test. St Helena 1, Shetland […] The post Shetland put six past St Helena in Ynys Mon tournament opener appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Crewman airlifted from rig
Sunday, June 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukAn injured crewman has been airlifted from an oil platform 306 nautical miles north east of Sumburgh. The post Crewman airlifted from rig appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Pretty as a picture!
Sunday, June 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukIN OUR LITTLE corner of the world, summer can be a very fickle thing. Some of us enjoy giving the conditions a run for their money, and each year prepare to do battle with the wind and rain, the soil and the rabbits. In the end, it’s all worthwhile when flowers bloom, and trees and […]
Shetland nurse tells how life was transformed when cancer turned her from medic to patient - Daily Record
Sunday, June 16th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.dailyrecord.co.ukShetland nurse tells how life was transformed when cancer turned her from medic to patient Daily RecordBeckie Barnett Thomason lives on Fetlar and looks after for all the island's inhabitants but when she contracted cancer she became the one who needed care.
Casting off: what's making waves in the world of cruising - The Times
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.thetimes.co.ukCasting off: what's making waves in the world of cruising The TimesThe Beagle has evolvedHMS Beagle, a former Royal Navy survey ship, has emerged from a dramatic makeover as the superyacht Aqua Blu — the first ...
Midsummer Carnival raises fund for reach fund
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukTHOUSANDS of pounds were again raised in support of the Callum Younger Reach Fund during Saturday’s Midsummer Carnival. The annual event saw a number of colourful floats, jarl squads, the Lerwick Pipe Band, emergency services vehicles as well as trial bike riders setting off from the Lower Hillhead for a precession through town ending at […]
Midsummer carnival festivities
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetlandtimes.co.ukLerwick became a sea of colour and festivity on Saturday as the Midsummer Carnival brought plenty of noise and celebration. The post Midsummer carnival festivities appeared first on The Shetland Times.
Toft residents hand in petition against net washing plant
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.shetnews.co.ukCAMPAIGNERS opposing the construction of a large net washing and aquaculture servicing station next to the Toft pier have handed in a petition with 144 signatures to Shetland Islands Council’s planning department. It is this the latest action by Toft residents against the proposed development on a green field site next to a fishing pier […]
Barefoot runner shows adventure is not just for boys with daring run covering the length of Britain - Press and Journal
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukBarefoot runner shows adventure is not just for boys with daring run covering the length of Britain Press and JournalAn adventurer, who is currently undertaking the equivalent of 100 marathons, will visit Caithness this weekend as she navigates her way from the most northern ...
Historic fishing boats dock in Lerwick - Press and Journal
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 ‑ Copyright of publisher www.pressandjournal.co.ukHistoric fishing boats dock in Lerwick Press and JournalA flotilla of historic fishing boats sailed into Shetland as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Faroese flag. Led by the Grimsby built smack Westward ...
Chuka Umunna will take on ‘prominent frontline role in Liberal Democrats - Press and Journal
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