High-tech fire engines set for September

TWO new state of the art fire engines are set to come into service in Bixter and Bressay in the third week of September. Crews at the two stations are already undergoing training to prepare them to use the rapid response units.

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Industry publishes salmon mortality rates

MONTHLY mortality rates for fish in Scotland's salmon farms have been published for the first time. Details of around 50 farms in Shetland operated by Cooke Aquaculture, Grieg Seafood and Scottish Sea Farms are included in the reports, which were issued by the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

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Abuse man ordered to stay away from Foula

A MAN who subjected his wife to tirades of threatening or abusive behaviour narrowly escaped prison at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday. William Ratter, 49, formerly of North Biggins, Foula, was ordered to keep away from the isle for 18 months during which time he is to make no contact whatsoever with his victim, other than by court approved application.

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Information for EU citizens

AN INFORMATION event on the consequences of Brexit for citizens of other EU member states living in Shetland will be held next month in Lerwick.

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Emigrants wanted

A PROFESSOR of history at the University of Aberdeen is seeking to make contact with Shetlanders who have emigrated, including those who have returned to the islands.

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More discussion on overprovision of booze

THE ISSUE of whether there is an overprovision of alcohol in Shetland has been up for discussion again - but there is still no consensus on whether it needs to be embedded in local policy. Shetland Islands Council's licensing board and the isles' licensing forum met up at the Lerwick Town Hall on Tuesday morning to discuss the matter as the board continues to consider whether any overprovision needs to be included in its next licensing policy refresh.

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Bars unsure if responsible drinking cards would work

HANDING out cards to pub-goers to promote responsible drinking would result in them going "straight in the bin", according to the chairwoman of Shetland's licensing forum.

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Plane suffers engine failure after take-off

A PILOT has been praised for his quick thinking when a council plane was forced to turn back to Fair Isle after suffering engine failure shortly after take-off.

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Tablet swiped at Sumburgh

THE POLICE are investigating the theft of a tablet computer at Sumburgh Head between 10.30am and 11am on Sunday.

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Fine for man who punched two others in Lerwick bar

A 57-year-old man who assaulted two people at a Lerwick pub has been fined £640.

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Old photos of youth clubs required for Islesburgh exhibition

Anyone with old photographs of their time spent in Shetland youth clubs is being asked to submit them for an exhibition at Islesburgh Community Centre in November.

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Assault man slapped with £640 fine

ASSAULTING two men after an all-day drinking session cost a plumber £640 at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

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Blue green algae found again

BLUE green algae has been found at Burga Water near Vidlin.

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Youth club memories to feature in exhibition

PEOPLE are being invited to share any old photos they may have of their time spent in Shetland youth clubs for a new exhibition.

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SIC seeks to buy SLAP from trust

SHETLAND Islands Council is understood to be in negotiations to take over Shetland Leasing and Property Development Limited (SLAP), which owns buildings such as the 8 North Ness council headquarters, Shetland College and Scatsta Airport. Twenty of Shetland's 22 councillors met behind closed doors at Lerwick Town Hall last week to discuss at length a "property matter", but members remained silent on what the issue was.

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MSP says students will miss out on uni places

SHETLAND MSP Tavish Scott has spoken out in frustration after it was revealed that isles students will not be offered clearing places at Edinburgh University.

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Lifeboat tows fishing vessel

THE LERWICK lifeboat crew spent the early hours of Sunday morning towing a fishing boat to safety after it suffered engine failure off Sumburgh Head.

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Two-vehicle road accident

NO INJURIES were reported following a two-vehicle road accident on the A970 at Scalloway on Saturday evening.

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Scalloway grass fire

FIREFIGHTERS were photographed in action on Friday morning as they dealt with a grass fire in Scalloway.

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Scatsta walk for disability charity

FUNDRAISER Sandy Peterson spent his 75th birthday in typical fashion - by walking from Mossbank to Brae for charity.

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