Fishing skippers admit £3 million ‘black fish’ scam at High Court
Three more pelagic boat skippers today admitted illegally landing mackerel and herring, this time with a total value of almost £3 million.
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Controversial Scalloway pharmacy proposal approved by NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland has approved an application to build a pharmacy in the centre of Scalloway despite widespread opposition in the community.
READ FULL STORYMinister claims Scotland-wide police force would pose no harm to Shetland
Shetland’s police service will not suffer from radical proposals to create a single force for Scotland.
READ FULL STORYDrug order man back behind bars after alleged breach
A drug user is back behind bars after allegedly breaching his bail a day after being released from custody.
READ FULL STORYSinger-songwriter to support Mumford & Sons
Singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni has been confirmed as the support for Mumford & Sons on their sell-out tour of the Highlands and Islands.
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In response to Ian Tinkler’s letter “Big chance for crofters”. Yes, theoretically he is right and there could be a valuable opportunity here. His vision
READ FULL STORYWe must fight coastguard closure plans
What would happen if the government was to propose a radical reconstruction of the police, fire or ambulance services, closing 50 per cent of UK
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