Seal case continued
Two men accused of clubbing 21 grey seals to death on the isle of East Linga off Whalsay had their case called at Lerwick Sheriff…
READ FULL STORYTwo men accused of clubbing 21 grey seals to death on the isle of East Linga off Whalsay had their case called at Lerwick Sheriff…
READ FULL STORYBy NEIL RIDDELL Two of Lerwick town centre’s landmark buildings are set to be pulled down and a block of flats built in their stead…
READ FULL STORYBy LOUISE THOMASON A crime writer with Shetland connections is to auction off a character in her next novel to raise money in memory of…
READ FULL STORYCouncillor Jonathan Wills has failed in his attempt to persuade the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman to investigate what he describes as the “waste” of £6…
READ FULL STORYAn extension to Lerwick’s fishmarket has been successfully brought into operation to help handle higher landings and in anticipation of increased tonnages of cod. Providing…
READ FULL STORYThe skipper of a fishing boat who lied about the weight of his cod catches was ordered to cough up more than £10,000 when he…
READ FULL STORYStrong winds made for a packed Lerwick Harbour last weekend as a host of vessels sought shelter. Norwegian-registered diving support ship Skandi Seven was a…
READ FULL STORYA buoyant start to the new year at Lerwick fishmarket continued into the early part of the week as more than 2,500 boxes were landed…
READ FULL STORYBy NEIL RIDDELL Shetland’s first ever Up-Helly-A’-themed stand-up comedy night will take place at the Garrison Theatre on the night of the fire festival later…
READ FULL STORYRussia has now lifted all restrictions on fish imports from the UK, a restriction which has not applied for some time to exports to Russia…
READ FULL STORYWhalsay man Alexander Simpson has been appointed deputy harbourmaster at Lerwick Port Authority. Capt Simpson, 27, began his seagoing career with Clyde Marine and sponsoring…
READ FULL STORYShetland Museum and Hay’s Dock Cafe Restaurant have put together a programme of events and special dishes to celebrate the Lerwick Up-Helly-A’. Ian Tait kicks…
READ FULL STORYBooks of local interest held their own beside established bestsellers again, according to Shetland Library figures for 2008. In the overall top 10 the first…
READ FULL STORYLive music fans looking for some post-festive cheer this weekend will be able to check out the mellow tones of Orkney band Ragstone, who are…
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