Bail after alleged text message and pharmacy offence

• Scalloway resident accused of fraudulently obtaining medication from Lerwick pharmacy.

• Alexander Forbesis alleged to have pretended to staff that he had permission to collect prescription

• He is also said to have sent a sexually explicit text message to a woman on Valentine’s Day

The String to close in ‘next few weeks’

• The directors of the cafe bar The String have announced “with some reluctance” that they intend to cease trading.

• Directors said they were devastated, in particular for the permanent staff facing redundancy.

• The String opened its doors in August 2018 and will vacate the building on 31st March.

Flint’s given permission to turn into flats

• Flint’s secures planning permission for apartment plans.
• Works can now begin on redevelopment of pub.
• D.G Leslie shop to remain open.

Shetland Space Centre satellite launch plan gets £2m boost

• Leonne International, a private equity firm, has invested more than £2m in Shetland Space Centre (SSC).

• The cash boost will be used to develop a launch site and ground station at Saxa Vord, Unst.

• The space centre aims to be up and running by late 2021.