Road partially reopens after fatal crash
The A970 near Sandwick has partially reopened following a fatal road accident in the early hours of this morning.
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Highland Fuels final two set for Whalsay showdown
Lerwick Spurs will meet Whitedale in the first football final of the season on Tuesday. The Highland Fuels Cup final had been due to be…
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UPDATED: Fatal road crash in South Mainland
A 25-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle crash in the South Mainland. Police said emergency services were called at around 1am to the collision…
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In this week’s Shetland Times
In this week’s (12th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Drug driving trial collapses after fiscal fails to ask witness to identify accused
A drug driving trial collapsed after the fiscal failed to ask a witness to identify the accused in court.
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Former Dunrossness man jailed for 11 years
A 69-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years for violent and sexual offences against two women spanning three decades. Sean Casey was found guilty…
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Tingwall man charged with supplying drugs
A 33-year-old man has been charged with two counts of supplying drugs and one of obstructing a police search.
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Drink-driver ‘surprised’ she was three times over the limit
A 27-year-old mum was “surprised” to learn she was three times over the drink-driving limit, a court heard.
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Heroin trafficker jailed for two years
A lifelong addict who brought thousands of pounds’ worth of heroin to Shetland to pay off drug debts has been jailed for two years.
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Police officer’s sexual assault trial transferred out of Shetland despite concern at loss of local justice
The trial of a police officer facing three charges of sexual assault has been transferred to Aberdeen – despite concerns about the loss of local justice.
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Cut backs at abattoir as financial pressure grows
Shetland’s abattoir will replace its full time manager with a part time role as financial pressures mount. Cuts were “reluctantly” made at the abattoir, Shetland…
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Armitage to stand as Green candidate at general election
Councillor Alex Armitage will stand as the Green Party’s candidate in the general election later this year. Dr Armitage announced his election bid on the…
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Yell charity receives £99,000 to buy Sellafirth buildings
North Yell Development Council (NYDC) have been given almost £100,000 by the Scottish Land Fund to buy two buildings for cultural and community events. The…
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Investigator finds ‘no merit’ in pursuing prosecution following fisherman’s death
Owners of a vessel where a fisherman died showed a “high level of compliance” with regulations, an investigation found.
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