POLL: Should more ravens be shot to protect livestock?
Farmers and crofters are calling for more ravens to be shot to protect their lambs and calves from increased attacks.
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In today’s (Friday, 6th June) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Stuart Hill ordered to complete unpaid work
Sovereignty campaigner Stuart Hill has been ordered to complete 75 hours of unpaid work after he failed to pay a £500 fine issued in 2017….
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Procurement begins for new ‘lifeline’ freighter-flex vessels
Procurement has begun for the much sought after freighter-flex vessels which are hoped to enhance the lifeline ferry service.
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Six month supervision for sex offender
A 44-year-old former guizer who grabbed a woman’s buttocks at Up-Helly-A’ has been placed under supervision for six months. Gareth Geddes, of Stocketgaet, Lerwick, pleaded…
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MP says space engagement should be ‘hardwired’
Calls have been made for engagement between government and the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst. Alistair Carmichael has spoken following the release of Labour’s strategic defence…
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Volunteers awarded British Empire Medals
Two volunteers were awarded the British Empire Medal for their dedicated service to the community. Lord Lieutenant Lindsay Tulloch presented the medals to Kathleen Stout…
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Man on bail handed £300 fine
A Scalloway man has been fined £300 for breaching bail conditions. Anthony Stewart, of New Road, Scalloway, pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared…
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Blame and accusations are holding back major SIC projects, councillor claims
A senior councillor has claimed major projects have been held back due to poor procurement and departmental infighting.
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College buildings could be used to store thousands of old museum artefacts
Part of UHI Shetland’s Lerwick campus could be used to store old museum artefacts, a meeting heard.
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Screen depictions of Shetland driving increased tourist visits
The number of visitors to Shetland has risen more than a tenth over the past five years — mostly inspired to visit by film, TV…
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Scottish Water calls for pay talks to resume
Trade union leaders should come back to negotiations, the chief of Scottish Water has said. Scottish Water chief operating officer Peter Farrer made the comment…
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NorthLink warns of delays on ferries
Passengers can expect disruption to NorthLink services over the next few days as weather forecasts predict gusts of 55 mph. The ferry service warned of…
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OPINION: The dead hand of distant government
Shetlanders are all too familiar with the dead hand of distant government – whether it be in Edinburgh, or London – and the unken bureaucrat…
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