Eighty days in jail for killing 21 baby seals
Whalsay fisherman and crofter Jimmy Stewart, 47, has been jailed for 80 days for bludgeoning 21 grey seal pups to death with a fence post….
READ FULL STORYWhalsay fisherman and crofter Jimmy Stewart, 47, has been jailed for 80 days for bludgeoning 21 grey seal pups to death with a fence post….
READ FULL STORYBy NEIL RIDDELL Tens of millions of pounds of community funds could be poured into a Shetland-built and owned vessel to replace one of NorthLink’s…
READ FULL STORYBy LOUISE THOMASON Fire festival enthusiasts have another date to add to their calendars after it was confirmed that the first South Mainland Up-Helly-A’ will…
READ FULL STORYA Liverpool drugs mule has been jailed for 50 months at Lerwick Sheriff Court after being caught smuggling heroin into Shetland a year ago, claiming…
READ FULL STORYBy NEIL RIDDELL The SIC is to spend £50,000 on getting its lawyers to review its relationship with Shetland Charitable Trust, it was agreed this…
READ FULL STORYThe council has changed its mind on how to go about recruiting a new chief executive to replace Morgan Goodlad, as it strives to avoid…
READ FULL STORYSumburgh Airport is ready to fight back against the economic woes with an ambitious summer schedule which will see almost 70 extra flights take off…
READ FULL STORYThe family of nine-month-old baby Annalise Middleton have spoken out after a jury failed to convict her father Billy of murdering the child in a…
READ FULL STORYBy RYAN TAYLOR A fatal accident inquiry into the death of Brae builder James Thomson has been delayed for a fourth time. The latest postponement…
READ FULL STORYBy LAWRENCE TULLOCH North Yell Development Council (NYDC) held an open day in the Cullivoe Hall recently to explain plans for a wind farm in…
READ FULL STORYUp to 150 people turned out to the first two Viking Energy exhibitions this week to view and discuss the proposals for the giant community…
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish Ambulance Service is to invest £25.5 million in replacing vehicles over the next three years. The Scottish Government this week approved the cash…
READ FULL STORYTravelling through Aberdeen Airport has become easier for NHS patients and passengers requiring extra assistance thanks to a new service launched on Monday. BAA Aberdeen…
READ FULL STORYBy RYAN TAYLOR Morale among security staff at Sumburgh Airport is said to be at a low ebb because of grumbling passengers faced with extended…
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