Blue green algae found in Tingwall

Another loch has been found to contain blue green algae, this time the Loch of Griesta in Tingwall. Notices will be posted next to the loch warning against contact with the algal scum. The SIC’s environmental health department received notification of the discovery from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. Adjoining landowners NHS Shetland and Shetland […]

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Unusual catch added to NAFC’s ‘discovery zone’

A new addition to the NAFC Marine Centre’s “discovery zone” last week was a bluemouth, caught be a sea angler and handed in by Kevin Tulloch. The large specimen was caught east of Muckle Flugga by an angler on the Yell-based boat Compass Rose. Bluemouth (also known as bluemouth rockfish or blackbelly rosefish) are found […]

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Loganair to phase out single-use plastic

LOGANAIR is joining a growing number of companies in becoming more environmentally conscious by phasing out single-use plastics in their catering.

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Blue green algae in Tingwall

BLUE green algae has been found again in Shetland, this time at the Loch of Griesta in Tingwall.

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Talking Sport … with Jim Tait

After being tasked with compiling a feature to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the senior football inter-county, it was a pleasure to speak to several of those with first-hand knowledge of the history of the Milne Cup competition.

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Bus and ferry changes given green light

A NUMBER of changes to Shetland's bus and ferry timetables have been approved by the isles' transport partnership. ZetTrans members met on Friday morning to discuss alterations proposed to ensure the public transport network aligns with the new asymmetrical secondary school timetable.

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New bus and ferry timetable changes approved

Council efforts to deal with concerns raised by Sullom Voe workers about a new bus timetable structure have paid off, members of Shetland's transport body have been told.

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Donations for disability charity

DISABILITY Shetland has received more than £5,000 in local donations after two cheques were handed over to the Market House based charity.

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Roll-out of kerbside recycling scheme 'on schedule'

THE ROLL-OUT of kerbside recycling in Shetland is said to be "on time and on schedule" as more properties receive wheelie bins.

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Man admits threatening or abusive behaviour charges

A FORTY nine year old man from the remote island of Foula will have to wait until August to learn his fate after he pleaded guilty to three charges of threatening or abusive behaviour towards his wife.

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Jail for trio who smuggled cannabis into isles

THREE middle-aged men from Dunfermline who attempted to smuggle £5,000 worth of cannabis resin into Shetland were sent to prison for a total of 20 months at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday. Described by procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie as a 'feckless' operation that didn't require much detective work to uncover, the trio were intercepted at the NorthLink ferry terminal in Lerwick on 19 September last year.

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Airport strike action called off

STRIKE action at Aberdeen Airport has been averted after workers accepted a three per cent pay deal.

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Something for all at isles' nature festival this year

THE ORGANISERS of the Shetland Nature Festival have promised "something for everyone" this year.

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Spaceport deal hailed as ‘really positive step’

ATTRACTING the budding UK space industry to Shetland is a major part of the isles' strategy to create at least 600 new jobs over the next ten years, according to the local authority's chief executive Maggie Sandison. And building a satellite tracking and communication centre on the island of Unst could be the lever to eventually providing high speed broadband as well a better ferry and/or fixed links to the North Isles. Speaking from Aberdeen Airport on her journey back to the isles from the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday, Sandison was adamant that Shetland Islands Council (SIC) had not been asked to put any money towards the venture.

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Back of the net! Shop wins chocolate World Cup trophy

A CHOCOLATE World Cup trophy was presented to a Lerwick shop this week after a number of local businesses took part in a football-themed competition.

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Cruise ship passengers voice anger at delay

Shetland's reputation as a dream cruise ship destination is said to be at risk after passengers on a luxury vessel were kept onboard for over three hours after berthing at Lerwick Harbour.

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Teen admits string of offences

A YOUNG man from Lerwick whose "extremely bizarre behaviour" resulted in him crashing a car before sexually assaulting two women is due to learn his fate in August after admitting a string of offences.

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Marjolein to juggle storytelling and stand-up

MARJOLEIN Robertson is starting to feel nervous. She usually does on the eve of performing a stand-up comedy show at home in Shetland, despite having performed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, toured in New Zealand and had her videos watched by thousands upon thousands on the BBC Social platform. "It's more scary than doing it south," she says. "Part of it's funny because I don't have to watch my words so much. But at the same time it's more terrifying because when you do stand-up you do put on a bit of a character.

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Man faces rape charge

A MAN was released on bail on Wednesday after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody on a petition alleging a contravention of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.

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Man punished for threatening behaviour

A MAN from Lerwick who shouted and swore at his partner and threw her mobile phone against a wall the day before he was sent to prison on another matter has had two months added to his jail sentence.

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