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Two vehicles were involved in a collision on Saturday morning near the south Black Gaet junction at Gulberwick. Police said they were called out around 9.25am to go to the scene. The road was closed for about two hours but no-one in either vehicle had sustained any injuries. Read more...
A man who breached bail conditions by phoning a woman he is forbidden from contacting has been remanded in custody. Martin Olejniczak, of Hill Grind, Lerwick, will remain behind bars until Thursday after he admitted the breach. Procurator fiscal Duncan MacKenzie said that the 41-year-old had b... Read more...
Police are looking for information after "mindless damage" was caused to the front door glass at the Aa' Firedup shop in Lerwick's Commercial Street. The incident is believed to have happened between 5.20pm on Saturday and 10am yesterday. A police press release states: "Mindless damage such a... Read more...
An elderly man has died after being struck by a car in Whalsay, the police in Lerwick have confirmed. The police have identified the man as Allister Sandison, 80, who was from the isle. The incident is said to have happened about 9.20pm on Thursday and involved a blue Toyota Yaris which was tr... Read more...
Police are investigating reports of careless driving believed to have happened at around 2pm on Tuesday. The incident took place on the A970 near the Dale golf course, and involved a black motorcycle and a silver or grey Vauxhall. Any person who may have seen the incident, or knows anyone who ... Read more...
Police are investigating a report of vandalism at the P&T Coaches premises north of Baltasound in Unst. They said "a person or persons" had attempted to remove or damage the unleaded petrol pump from its stance outside of the shop. The damage most likely occurred overnight between Wednesda... Read more...
A car ended up on its side this morning following a crash on the main A-road north of Fladdabister. Emergency services were called after the Toyota Avensis was involved in the single-vehicle crash shortly after 8am. One person was involved in the incident. No injuries were reported. Police ... Read more...
Witnesses are being sought following a report of careless driving on the A970 at the Brig of Fitch. (more…) Read more...
Police are urging businesses and contractors to be alert to theft after a number of items of plant were stolen from sites in the isles. Incidents have been reported in Scalloway, Tingwall and Bixter in recent weeks, all involving items of industrial plant being removed from construction sites. ... Read more...
Two people arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Lerwick have now been charged, police have confirmed. The deceased, now formally identified as 40-year-old Tracey Walker, was found dead outside a property on the town's Ladies Drive at 2:05am on Tuesday. Police confirmed on Tuesda... Read more...