Call for council to be clear on space race

A rocket has been placed under Shetland's attempts to join the space race.

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Man accused of assault to danger of life

A 42-year-old man has appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with assault to severe injury and the danger of life. Mark Whyte, from, Glasgow appeared on petition in private on Monday. He made no plea, was committed for further examination and released on bail.

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Plans for college merger pushed forward by education committee

A full merger of Shetland College with the NAFC Marine Centre and Train Shetland is being pushed forward

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National award for social enterprise Cope

The social enterprise Cope picked up a national award in recognition of the work it does for people with learning disabilities. Cope was the winner in the Enterprise category of Scotland’s Learning Disability Awards. Chief executive Ingrid Webb said the organisation was delighted. “We are committed to giving people with disabilities the opportunity to participate […]

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Man from Glasgow charged with assault to danger of life

A MAN from Glasgow appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday on a petition alleging assault to severe injury and the danger of life.

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New fenders installed at Sullom Voe Terminal

A “major piece” of work was completed last week on one of the four jetties at Sullom Voe Terminal. Jetty number two has seen new fenders installed to accommodate oil tankers. Four new rubber cone fenders, each weighing around 18 tonnes, have been fitted as part of work on the harbour infrastructure that was built […]

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COPE Ltd scoops award

LOCAL social enterprise COPE Ltd is celebrating after winning a prize at Scotland's Learning Disability Awards.

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DVSA identifies new test site

THE DRIVER and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has identified a suitable site to move motorcycle and LGV testing to.

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Local accommodation trade needs 'protection'

THE FORMER owner of Busta House Hotel, Joe Rocks, responds to our news story on the implications of the end of the oil boom (End of boom reveals economic weaknesses, SN, 14/05/2018). "The private accommodation sector has become the first victim of these radical, yet not entirely unexpected, changes. With the construction workers gone and the oil companies tightening their belts hotels, guesthouses and private houses for rent are standing empty."

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Police appeal after Mossbank altercation

Police are wanting to speak to anyone who may have witnessed an altercation outside a pub in Mossbank in the earlier hours of Saturday morning, after a man was seriously injured. Officers were called at about 12.30am to a report of an incident outside the Welcome Inn. As a result of the incident a 37-year-old […]

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Mossbank altercation

POLICE are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed an altercation outside a Mossbank pub in the early hours of Saturday morning which left a man seriously injured.

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Strongmen battle it out at the Clickimin for Scottish title

Power, sweat and buckets full of determination was on show at the Clickimin on Saturday at the Scotland’s Strongest Man competition. Eight strongmen battled it out in the under 105kg contest including Shetlanders Dhanni Moar and Jonni Manson. From Atlas stones to super yoke and deadlift challenges, competitors faced six events throughout the afternoon. Only […]

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Inspirational Benjamin wins hero awards

A determined dad who tackled a huge 370-mile run in memory of his daughter, raising more than £20,000 for charity, has been given two accolades at the Daily Record and Utilita Our Heroes awards. Benjamin Napier completed the Chloe’s Tour run in July and August 2016 – clocking up the miles from his home in […]

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WATCH: Scooters, cyclists and walkers galore for official footpath opening

Excited bairns, walkers and cyclists turned out in force on Saturday – for the official opening of a new path linking Hoswick to Stove. The 200-metre cycle and footpath offers an alternative route away from the road, with GAETS (Garden and Ecology Trail Sandwick) behind the £53,000 project. Members of the group say the path […]

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All set for Shetland Classic Motor Show

THE COMMITTEE behind the 18th Shetland Classic Motor Show is firing from all cylinders to get ready for this year's event, which takes place at the Clickimin Leisure Complex in Lerwick over the first weekend in June.

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4G for Fair Isle?

NOT only is Fair Isle looking forward to around-the-clock electricity later this year, but high speed mobile data could be set to follow too.

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Isles parents to benefit from neonatal video scheme

SHETLAND parents are in line to benefit from a new scheme at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital's neonatal unit which will see staff provide video updates of their newborn baby straight to their mobile device.

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Potential savings worth nearly £15m identified

SHETLAND Islands Council has identified where around £14.4 million of potential savings could be made over the next five years as the local authority looks to tackle an anticipated funding gap. A report due to be presented to councillors next week on its ongoing service redesign programme says there is still £5.6 million in savings to be found.

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John Smith named as council’s new infrastructure director

The council has announced the appointment of John Smith as its new director of infrastructure services.

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‘I would rather we remained part of the EU’

BREXIT has little to do with the European Union and all the more with the never-ending war within the Tory party, according to Shetland MSP Tavish Scott. Here he makes the case for why the UK should stay in the EU. I believe the world we live in demands an international approach. On keeping people safe, tackling environmental change or standing up to the world's bullies, nations have to work together. Europe has done that since the Second World War. The European Union is a direct consequence of the horrors of war.

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