Columnist dies
Sadly we have to announce that John-ward Phillips, who has compiled the Cruise News column for the past eight weeks, died suddenly this week at his home at Kergord, Weisdale. Sincere condolences are extended to his family.
Sadly we have to announce that John-ward Phillips, who has compiled the Cruise News column for the past eight weeks, died suddenly this week at his home at Kergord, Weisdale. Sincere condolences are extended to his family.

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND
Friday, 12 March 2010 at 10:42
HEADLINES
TODAY: SCATTERED SHOWERS, COOL NW’LY WIND
TONIGHT: LITTLE CHANGE
TOMORROW: SCATTERED SHOWERS, BREEZY
DAYS 2-5: SOME RAIN OR SHOWERS, LIGHTER WINDS
DAYS 6-10: RAIN OR SHOWERS
Firms in Shetland are facing huge rate rises – some by as much as two-thirds – under the Scottish government’s revaluation of business property which will come into force at the beginning of next month.
Click here for full story...Already Shetland’s Young Fiddler of the Year, Anderson High School pupil Chapman Cheng added the Young Musician of the Year title to an impressive list of achievements on the penultimate night of the 2010 Schools Music Festival on Wednesday.
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