North Isles councillor Robert Henderson appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today charged with several serious sex offences.
Henderson, 72, of Cullivoe, North Yell, appeared in private on a petition alleging four charges of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices, two charges of indecent assault and one charge of rape.
Henderson, formerly a haulage contractor and businessman, who has served on the SIC since 2007, made no plea and was released on bail.
A 40-year-old man who drove a van with trace of cocaine in his system was disqualified for a year handed a fine. Stuart Rendall, of…
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READ FULL STORYThe SIC is looking to lease the former Scatsta Airport buildings – at a cost of £350,000 a year.
READ FULL STORYPolitical leader Emma Macdonald has been shortlisted for a prestigious local government award.
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council has issued firework safety advice ahead of bonfire night on 5th November.
READ FULL STORYAn investigation has been launched after a concrete mixer overturned on the Unst ferry this morning (Thursday).
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