SIC announce road closures
The A970 Brae to North Roe road will be resurfaced south of the Burn of Roer Water, Collafirth next week. The work will take place…
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Lerwick police issue warning following Orca disturbance
Police are investigating an incident after a boat disturbed a pod of Orcas last weekend. The protected mammals were disturbed on Saturday, 10th April and…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday 16th April) edition of The Shetland Times: The local fishing industry is furious at figures which they say shows EU boats are…
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Apology to court from man who faced contempt proceedings
A man who faced contempt proceedings at Lerwick Sheriff Court has apologised after a night in custody. Calum Jamieson, 37, of Mill Lane, Lerwick, was…
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Scott calls Royal family ‘despicable’ after Prince Philip tribute protest
A councillor’s view that the royal family are “despicable” led him to walk out of the council chamber before a tribute was made to the
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Peterson secures five-year logistics deal with NorthLink
Logistics company Peterson have signed a five-year deal with Serco NorthLink to provide support on the Shetland-Aberdeen route. The companies already had an existing agreement,…
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Police welcome sentencing of Norman Donald on domestic abuse charges
Police Scotland has welcomed the sentencing of Norman Donald who was sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment following domestic abuse offences. The 43-year-old…
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Man faces contempt of court and remanded in custody
A man has been remanded in custody and is facing contempt of court proceedings.
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New contract awarded to Northwards
Northwards has been awarded a contract from Orkney Islands Council to move approximately 20 containers of general waste to Shetland for processing. Starting this month,…
READ FULL STORYMan sentenced to 26 months for his controlling behaviour against women
A man has been sentenced to over two years in prison after he admitted a catalogue of domestic abuse against three women.
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Vidlin linkspan work begins next week
Shetland Islands Council will next week begin essential work on the linkspan at Vidlin Ferry Terminal. Work to install a newly-refurbished linkspan is expected to…
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Lerwick Legion given almost £100k for major upgrade
The Lerwick branch of the Royal British Legion has been given close to £100,000 to carry out an essential upgrade and modernisation. The funds were…
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Convener pays tribute to late councillor Willie Tait and Duke of Edinburgh
SIC convener Malcolm Bell paid tribute to late councillor Willie Tait, and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, at the outset of Wednesday’s full council…
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Ferry plans may never happen, says SIC chief executive
Ferries, fixed links and funding were once again the hot topics today as the isles’ future connectivity plans were discussed by councillors. The meeting of…
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