Writer revels in winter visit
January 11th, 2013
A journalist from the National Geographic magazine has visited Shetland to see for himself the isles, out of season.
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Jail for man who fled crash scene
January 10th, 2013
A man who crashed his newly-acquired car in the early hours of New Year’s morning before fleeing from the scene has been jailed for 22 weeks.
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Financial management at SIC is improving, says commission
January 10th, 2013
Shetland Islands Council has received a “clean report card” from the Accounts Commission, in the words of political leader Gary Robinson.
Click here for full story...‘Obsessed’ man admits stalking woman
January 9th, 2013
A man who pleaded guilty to stalking a woman in a “sinister” way was placed on bail when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today.
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January 9th, 2013
A woman was sent to prison for supplying drugs when she appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today.
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January 9th, 2013
Police in Lerwick want to trace medication lost in the town some time between 10am on Monday and 6am on Tuesday.
Click here for full story...Policies for the rich (James Whitworth)
January 8th, 2013
The SIC continues to follow policies designed to increase depopulation of the islands and prevent the poor from travelling to cut costs in order to support Mareel, which public transport timings exclude most events to the carless outside Lerwick.
Click here for full story...Oil industry close to agreeing emergency tug deal
January 7th, 2013
The UK government is close to signing a deal with the oil industry which could soon see a second emergency tug protecting Shetland’s waters once again.
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January 7th, 2013
A suitcase was stolen from a car in the Virkie area on Sunday night, police say.
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January 7th, 2013
A man has appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of trying to drive his car while more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
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