‘I need a mega favour’ – man admits trying to bribe friend to lie to police
A 20-year-old man offered his friend £300 to lie to police for him after asking him for “a mega favour”. Instead the friend showed the…
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Helen Budge to retire from children’s services role
The director of the council’s children’s services, Helen Budge, will retire in September. Mrs Budge, who has held the position at Hayfield House for the…
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Teen left ‘shaking in fear’ after NorthLink sex attack
A teenager was left “in a state of shock” after a sexual assault by a much older man on a NorthLink ferry crossing last year….
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Isles MP urges for action in maritime safety debate
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has urged for action to be taken ahead of leading a debate on maritime safety in parliament today (Wednesday). Mr Carmichael…
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Whitedale lift first silverware of new season
Whitedale have lifted the Highland Fuels Cup after a 2-1 win over Lerwick Spurs in Whalsay. The milkbags went ahead in the first cup final…
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Plans for new Eela Water treatment works
Scottish Water has submitted multi-million pound plans for a new water treatment works next to its existing site by Eela Water in Northmaven. The project…
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Photographer’s work documenting demolition of old Anderson High School to feature in exhibition
An exhibition of photography documenting the demolition of the former Anderson High School is set to open next month.
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Former teacher jailed for abusing pupils
A former Shetland primary school teacher has been jailed for historic sex offences against six of his pupils. Stephen Tait, 41, was jailed for two-and-a-half…
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Council to mothball Skeld school
The SIC has agreed to close Skeld Primary School at a meeting this morning (Monday). Despite strong opposition from parents and the local community, councillors…
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Back-to-back District Cup finals for hockey team
Shetland ladies hockey team have made it to a second consecutive Scottish District Cup final. The blues, who are the current holders of the trophy,…
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WATCH: Norwegian Skjold class corvette cruise past Whalsay
Norwegian navy vessel Gnist was captured racing past Whalsay this morning.
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Dogs Against Drugs campaign exceeds a thousand signatures
More than one thousand people have backed The Shetland Times petition to give more funds to Dogs Against Drugs from the proceeds of crime.
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WATCH: Meteor fly over Dunrossness
A “fireball” was captured flying over Dunrossness this morning amid reports of a “loud” meteor.
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Police name driver of fatal road accident and appeal for information
Road policing officers are appealing for information on the fatal road accident as they name the driver as 25-year old Fraser Smith.
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