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A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, April 18. "F... Read more...
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a "suspicious package". A Police Scotland statement said: "Police Scotland was made aware of a potentially suspicious package found in the Sella Ness area in Shetland shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, Ap... Read more...
A woman was injured on Friday after she was struck by a car in Commercial Road in Lerwick. The incident involving an Audi A4 took place shortly after 5pm. The pedestrian was taken to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. Her condition has been described as serious but not life-threate... Read more...
The body of a woman has been found during searches in the Laxo area for Lorraine Grains, who was reported missing last Thursday. Police have confirmed that the body has been identified as that of the 43 year-old from Vidlin. Her next of kin are aware. Ms Grains was reported missing on Thur... Read more...
Police are looking to find a missing woman in Aberdeen who has links to Shetland. Deborah Douglas, 39, is missing from the Tillydrone area of the city. She has links to Aberdeen and Shetland. Deborah is described as 5ft 5in tall, skinny build with long dark hair, and there are concerns for her... Read more...
Police are making a fresh appeal for information following a road incident in Lerwick last month which resulted in a man's death. Martin Gray, 59, originally from Yell, died after being hit by a silver Mini Cooper on 16th January. The incident, on the main North Road out of town close to the j... Read more...
Three isles police stations have been earmarked for closure as part of a review of the entire Police Scotland estate. The axe is hanging over stations in Baltasound and Whalsay, while the small leased station at Sumburgh Airport also faces the chop. Papers due to go before board members of the... Read more...
A motorcyclist has died this morning following a crash in East Burrafirth yesterday. Police, fire and ambulance were called at around 5pm yesterday after a red Honda CBF 125 motorcycle and a black Mitsubishi Trojan pick-up truck on the B9071 near Aith. The 60-year-old motorcyclist was taken t... Read more...
Police are seeking information following reports of two weekend vandalisms – one of which saw pale green paint being poured and wiped over an exotic sports car. The incident happened between Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday morning, when what police describe as a yellow "Ferrari l... Read more...
Police officers in the isles have been given mental health training in response to a growing number of related call-outs. Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch said 38 officers, including himself, had been trained this year to respond to those in crisis. He said it was part of a national scheme, wit... Read more...