Posts by Kevin Craigens:
Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Eight fishermen rescued as boat sinks
Dramatic video footage has been released showing the rescue of fishermen after their boat sank 36 miles north-east of Bressay this morning (Sunday). The 27-metre…
READ FULL STORYShetland Way takes step in right direction, says tourism boss
Plans for a proposed walking route for tourists across the isles have taken a step forward, according to tourism chief Steve Mathieson, as a potential…
READ FULL STORYShetland to begin filming this month
Shetland star Ashley Jensen is thrilled that the show has been commissioned for another two series. The news of the approval from the BBC comes…
READ FULL STORYRNLI volunteers to mark 200th anniversary at event in London
Members of both Aith and Lerwick lifeboat station crews will today (Monday) attend a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 200th anniversary of…
READ FULL STORYEnergy price cap is a ‘joke’, says Carmichael
Having an energy price cap is a “joke” when the Northern Isles are one of the worst hit by fuel poverty, according to MP Alistair…
READ FULL STORYLetters ‘clarify’ college’s position over union boycott
UHI Shetland have defended its position of sending letters to teaching staff last week, warning of a breach of contract. As reported in this week’s…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Northmavine fired up for Up-Helly-A’
The galley Skál may have met a fiery finish but the night has only just begun for the guizers in Northmavine this evening (Friday). Guizer…
READ FULL STORYNorthmavine Up-Helly-A’ begins
The weekend’s celebrations have kicked off ahead of the Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ this evening (Friday). This morning Guizer Jarl Alan Doull and his Jarl’s Squad visited…
READ FULL STORYLicence extended for North Roe hall hop night
Councillors have approved an extended licence for the North Roe hall during the Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ weekend – despite confusion of which date it is for….
READ FULL STORYLoganair’s Hinkles departs with immediate effect
Loganair’s chief executive Jonathan Hinkles announced he was stepping down from his role with immediate effect. After more than seven years in the role, he…
READ FULL STORYJury trials to return in spring
Jury trials are set to return to the isles in the spring of this year, according to the cabinet secretary for justice. Due to staffing…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Memorial centenary service held in Town Hall
A wreath was laid at the war memorial outside of the Lerwick Town Hall this morning (Saturday) to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling…
READ FULL STORYWATCH: Lifetime achievement award ‘humbled’ Henderson
Surprise was the thought on Mandy Henderson’s mind when she realised she had won the Lifetime Endeavour award at last night’s (Friday) Shetland Sports Awards…
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