Young girl fled home after stumbling upon intruder
A nine-year-old girl fled from her father’s house after encountering an intruder rifling though his belongings, a court heard.
A nine-year-old girl fled from her father’s house after encountering an intruder rifling though his belongings, a court heard.
“Some grandpas play bingo,” the accused’s T-shirt said.
A 57-year-old man has been charged with rape and communicating indecently.
A drunk driver who caused his close friend to suffer lifechanging injuries and then kicked him as he lay paralysed on the ground has been jailed for more than two years.
Emergency services are carrying out a medical evacuation at an offshore installation.
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READ FULL STORYMore than 250 organisations and people – including a former Archbishop of Canterbury – have signed a letter urging the prime minister to “pull the plug” on the controversial Rosebank oilfield.
READ FULL STORYThe team at Cope have kick started their “Active October” fundraiser with a video showcasing the first of their daily dances.
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FIND OUT MOREEmergency services have confirmed one person has died in a house fire near Walls.
READ FULL STORYA young man from Scalloway assaulted a 12-year-old girl at a community event after making unwanted advances towards teens.
READ FULL STORYEmergency services are on the scene of a house fire in Walls – with one man in hospital.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at 11.09pm last night (Monday) to reports of a house fire in Walls with six appliances on the scene.
Firefighters were met with a blaze within a two-storey dwelling which has since been extinguished but emergency services are still on the scene to “make the area safe”.
Police confirmed one man was taken to hospital.
A focus on “grow your own workforce” has helped the health board slash its spend on agency nursing cover by almost a half.
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Youth workers will be patrolling the streets following an assault which led to five young people being charged.
The Gilbert Bain Hospital replacement project is hoped to get back on track by the end of the year, a meeting heard.
READ FULL STORYCalls for a social tariff to be introduced were made by a regional MSP, amid increases in the cost of fuel.
SNP representative Emma Roddick stressed those in Highlands and Islands were in particular need of the help as a harsh winter was due to set in.
Last month energy regulator Ofgem set a higher price cap on what suppliers can charge for gas and electricity – meaning a £149 increase on the average household bill.
Ms Roddick called for action to be taken as the UK government imposes cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance – potentially leaving 4,000 isles pensioners in the lurch.
“Westminster’s decision to take the winter fuel payment away from 860,000 pensioners, coupled with the fact energy prices are set to rise by around 10%, disproportionately affects people who live in my region,” she said.
“We know that we experience much harsher winters than the rest of the country and have extremely high levels of fuel poverty, yet there is nothing further in place beyond the limited winter fuel payment to protect people.”
The list MSP said she was glad that work had begun on forming a social tariff, confirmed by the first minister during question time.
It was something that was needed for so many which call the Highlands and Islands home, and for those who were “dreading” the coming winter.
A child’s motorbike has been reported stolen from a garage in Mossbank.
READ FULL STORYTwo heavyweights of the Shetland music scene are to head south for their Pagan Invasion tour.
READ FULL STORYWool week is officially under way with fans from around the globe flocking to Shetland for the annual cultural celebration.
READ FULL STORYThe youngster responsible for leading next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’ has been named.
Fin Hatrick has today [Friday] been confirmed as the Junior Guizer Jarl for the 2025 festival.
An Unst woman was surprised to see a bagpiper serenade a string of Shetland ponies.
Janice Priest was on her way to a self-catering accommodation she looks after when she encountered the impromptu concert.
The Swiss Jacques Ioset had found a quiet place to play his pipes when he noticed a peerie crowd gather around him on the side of the road.
This picture of a European bee-eater was captured today (Saturday) by Magnie Scott on Papa Stour.
He told The Shetland Times: “He was so colourful he stood out!”
The photo was post on the Shetland Birds and Wildelife Facebook page and local wildlife expert Hugh Harrop confirmed it was a European bee-eater, commenting: “Brilliant.”
At midnight on Saturday the Relay for Life Shetland committee announced the total raised
so far this year – unveiling an amazing £174,868.
And with fundraising to continue till the end of August, they expect to smash through the £200k mark.
A typical Shetland day saw the relay get underway at its new start time of midday.
Over 125 survivors took part in the opening lap before peeling off for their reception at the
Anderson High School.
They led off the 32 teams, made up of over 600 participants, that had registered to take part this year.
Kerry Llewellyn, chairwoman of Relay for Life Shetland, said “It has been an amazing event this
year, and the support from the community and local business has been overwhelmingly
positive”
“I want to thank all the volunteers who help us on Friday and Sunday putting the site
together, who bake and help in the tea and BBQ tents and the musicians who keep us
entertained through the day and night.
“I also want to thank all the business that donated raffle prizes our main sponsor Cooke Aquaculture, Ocean Kinetics Ltd, LHD Ltd, Lerwick Port Authority, Scottish Seafarms Ltd and Serene LK297 for supporting the event, EMN Plant Ltd for sponsoring the Survivors’ Reception and Malakoff Ltd for their support of the Candle of Hope ceremony.”
Susan Johnstone – senior divisional manager at CRUK said “It’s been an incredible day at
Relay for Life Shetland.
“The committee, teams and the local community out in force raising money for Cancer Research UK is hugely appreciated by everyone at Cancer Research UK. Together we are beating cancer.”
Hundreds have turned out for the beginning of this year Relay of Life, raising funds for CRUK.
It is the first time the Relay got underway in daylight – having previously begun at midnight – beginning just after noon with the ‘survivors’ lap’.
Kerry Llewellyn, chairwoman of the Relay for Life, was really excited at the beginning, saying it was an important event that brings together all of Shetland for a cause close to many people.
Around 125 survivors began the relay, with the support of families and huge crowds.
They were then joined by participants from 31 teams taking part, with around 610 participants.
However, it was plain to see many more wanted to join in – so the actual number will well exceed that.
Kerry said: “Relay For Life celebrates the power of community fundraising to make breakthroughs happen.
“Teams of friends and family fundraise for world-leading cancer research then unite as a collective at a festival to remember loved ones, honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate the progress we’re making.”
The ‘survivors’ lap’ was led by Natasha Fraser and Alison Leith, both from Lerwick.
Natasha is in recovery from breast cancer, having undergone treatment over the last two years, while Alison is currently in recovery for breast cancer.
They both said they were “honoured” to be opening the event and leading the other participants.
A fun day is now underway with games, stalls, bouncy castles, tea tent and the Relay BBQ.
There will be musical accompaniment throughout the day with great sets from some of Shetland’s
greatest bands including the Plonkeys, Just Another Cake Fridge and the Revellers.
The Candle of Hope will take place at 10pm, with the event finishing at midnight.
A flotilla of naval ships which have been operating for NATO have arrived in Shetland for some “rest and recuperation” for their crews.
The ships, four from the Royal Netherlands Navy and one registered under the Belgium flag, arrived on Friday morning. They are expected to remain over the weekend.
The Mercuur, Zierikzee, Wiilemstad and Makkum are all Royal Netherlands Navy ships. They have differing roles, described as submarine support, military ops or minesweeper.
The Bellis is a “military ops” ships sailing under the flag of Belgium.
They have all been described as working for NATO.
Lerwick Port Authority said they were visiting for “R&R”, and were due to leave again on Monday.
The 42nd Shetland Folk Festival has got under way in great fashion today.
Musicians gathered for the launch event this afternoon (Thursday), with an array of concerts planned over the coming days.
Norwegian ban Gangar added a bit of folk, rock and metal at the opening, and were joined by The Fretless with Madeleine Roger and the Tenement Jazz Band, tipped to be one of the star acts of the event.
There are 15 visiting acts joining local performers in entertaining the crowds all over Shetland.
Concerts tonight take place in Lerwick – Da Big Kirk Concert, the Legion and Mareel – and at Hamnavoe and Vidlin.
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