A massive explosion on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier on 27th March 1943, in which Lerwick man George Bruce Irvine met his death along with 378 others, was most likely caused by someone throwing away a lighted cigarette.

For several generations of Shetland schoolchildren passing through the Anderson High School and the old Anderson Educational Institute there was one teacher feared by all and revered by many. Agnes Mary Robertson, known as Nessie, stalked the corridors for 37 years…

This month has been another successful one, with the usual Youth Voice meeting being very productive. We discussed the benefit of the new Mareel with Leah Irvine, who facilitated a focus group for the members. A big thanks to Leah. Many of us now have a better understanding of Mareel, not only what it is but what it is going to offer young people.

The hall at Tingwall School was not as full as on previous occasions for the latest debate from the Althing Social Group on Saturday night.

A distinguished panel of speakers lined up at the Althing at the Tingwall School on Saturday night to debate the motion “The Coalition Government means the end of Liberalism in Shetland”.

With isles whalers gearing up for possibly their final reunion this weekend, JIM TAIT went to meet one of the few remaining Shetland men who was at the South Atlantic before the industry was halted during World War Two.

Bobby Macaulay continues his journey in southern Africa and reports back from a trip to a holiday resort in Mozambique.

Bobby Macaulay continues his travels in southern Africa amid the thrills of the World Cup which is set to come to an end on Sunday with the final between the Netherlands and Spain.

Unst man BOBBY MACAULAY continues his series of reports from the football World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately he was unable to access the internet last week so this week is a double helping.

Hamefarer Bill Gardner, a Scotsman now living in Canada, is both an immigrant and an emigrant. Last week he made a sentimental journey to the isles he has not seen for 46 years.