In this week's Shetland Times

In today’s (Friday, 14th October) edition of The Shetland Times:

• The SIC is probing its own links to the New Life Church, which has been accused of being opposed to same-sex marriage.


• Rare birds arriving in unusual weather cause debate among communities and bird watchers.


• EXCLUSIVE: A&E waits of four hours or more rise sharply as pressure on Gilbert Bain Hospital staff grows.


• An ex-councillor calls for unity as progress towards fixed links is made.


• Prize rams sell for thousands of pounds at annual sale.


• SPORT: A golf writer says Shetland should be marketed as a golf holiday destination.


• SPORT: A Sporting Chance returns, as Shetland Valkyries captain Charis Scott talks about Dairy Milk, Tom Hardy and her ambitions for the rugby club.

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