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Dog owners are being urged to ensure their pets are kept under control during the lambing season. The advice comes as police prepare to work with communities to ensure flocks can lamb successfully. Police officer George Owen said: "With lambing season imminent, Police Scotland would like to ta... Read more...
Nature lovers are being urged to be mindful when looking out for marine wildlife. Police are advising orca-watchers in particular to abide by a code of conduct in relation to marine wildlife. Police officer George Owen said: "If you are not aware of the code then it is advisable that you resea... Read more...
An investigation is underway after a high security fence was breached at the Scottish Fuels depot in North Ness. Police in Lerwick say someone climbed over the barbed wire fence to gain access. The incident happened between half past five on Monday and half past seven on Tuesday morning. An... Read more...
Police are investigating reports of careless driving and vandalism. The motoring offence is reported to have happened shortly before 9am on Wednesday. A white Renault is said to have overtaken carelessly while driving north between the South Nesting junction and the Kergord junction, forcing o... Read more...
Police Scotland's annual effort to curb drink or drug driving was highlighted in the town hall on Monday night – as well as "dodgy" vans driven by unscrupulous tradesmen. Information was on offer during the December meeting of Lerwick Community Council, where members were also given an update o... Read more...
Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in the isles. The 30-year-old woman was assaulted by a man around midnight on Saturday 5th October into Sunday 6th October in a lane near Commercial Street, Lerwick. Police say extensive inquiries are ongoing t... Read more...
Two women have been arrested after being found with suspected heroin thought to be worth around £40,000. Police Scotland say a 42 year-old and a 35 year-old were detained by officers as they tried to leave the ferry from Aberdeen. Both remain in police custody and a report will be sent to the... Read more...
Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch has said that there will be a "continued police presence" this weekend. This comes after the deaths of Tracey Walker in Ladies Drive, and Peggy Griffiths in a house explosion in Brae earlier this week. Two people appeared in Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday aft... Read more...
Police in Shetland are appealing for witnesses after at least £1000 of damage was caused to the Brae High School roof this week. The incident occurred sometime between 3.30pm on Wednesday 24th July and 8am the following morning. Police have said the cost of the damage is at least £1000 curre... Read more...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged at the Cunningsburgh Primary School this week. Damage was caused to a blue MG ZS in the car park of the primary school some time between 8:00am and 5:00pm on Thursday, 6th June. Anyone with any information regarding the incident are as... Read more...