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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...
Two people have been charged following new domestic abuse legislation which was introduced last month. Prosecutions are being made possible under the terms of the new Domestic Abuse Scotland Act. Members of Lerwick Community Council have been told that the new legislation provides useful backg... Read more...
Investigations are underway after a window was smashed at a Lerwick newsagent. Police believe a window at J.J Taylor in Commercial Road was smashed after midnight on Saturday morning. Items were removed from the shop display. Anyone with information are asked to contact Police Scotland in S... Read more...
Police are seeking witnesses in relation to two reported incidents of careless driving. The first incident is thought to have occurred on 9th May at the Black Gaet, near the shooting club, at around 6.20pm. Police say that a white BMW overtook a black Land Rover which was towing a trailer cau... Read more...
Police Scotland have reminded dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control when out and about during lambing season. To avoid incidents of "sheep worrying", the Police have urged dog walkers to exercise their dogs "respectfully". "Lambing is important to the rural economy of Shetland... Read more...
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...