Chris Dobbs
Uncovering the secrets of the deep off Skerries 35 years ago helped launch the career of a maritime archaeologist – and brought him closer to the secrets of Henry VIII’s flagship war vessel, Mary Rose.
Click here for full story...A provisional licensing application by the new Moorfield Hotel near Brae for both on- and off-sales of alcohol has been granted by the council’s licensing board. However, the board denied the hotel’s request to sell alcohol from 8am, instead granting permission for on-sales to begin at 11am.
Click here for full story...The Shetland Times today launches a campaign aimed at getting the UK and Scottish governments to honour past promises to wipe out the SIC’s £40 million housing debt.
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Jake Davis
Former Shetland resident Jake Davis has been sent to a young offenders’ institute for two years over his role as a “core” member of internet hacking group Lulzsec.
Click here for full story...High transmission charges could render the Viking Energy windfarm project uneconomic, according to a UK government report.
Click here for full story...Former Shetland resident Jake Davis could face jail when he is sentenced on Thursday for his role as a “core” member of internet hacking group Lulzsec.
Click here for full story...A problem drinker who assaulted and injured a woman has been remanded in custody, after a court heard alcohol changed his personality.
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Education committee chairwoman Vaila Wishart
The SIC estimates it would save around £170,000 a year by shutting Voe’s small primary school and Skerries’ three-pupil secondary department.
Click here for full story...Detailed proposals for developing a new power station north of Lerwick will go on display at the Shetland Museum.
Click here for full story...The brakes have been put on long-running proposals to create Lerwick’s new £214,000 skate park until fuller plans have been scrutinised by councillors.
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