OBE and empire medal for isles residents

Two Shetlanders have been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

Sandra Laurenson is set to receive an OBE.

Former Lerwick Port Authority chief executive Sandra Laurenson will receive an OBE for services to the UK ports industry and the Scottish economy.

Desley Stickle, meanwhile, will be given a British Empire Medal for services to the community in Unst.

See more in next week’s print edition of The Shetland Times.

Desley Stickle will receive a British Empire Medal.

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