Search is on for junior guizers
The search is on for young people eager to form squads and take part in next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’. Committee members are eager to hear…
The search is on for young people eager to form squads and take part in next year’s Junior Up-Helly-A’. Committee members are eager to hear…
Firefighters are undertaking “blue light training“ this week to maintain their emergency response skills.
Fantastic images of the Northern Lights over the isles were taken at the weekend. Mirrie Dancers caught they eye of many over the last few…
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More than 200 households have been left without power across the isles today (Saturday).
Most of the homes without electricity are in the Hillswick area, where SSEN said it has had to isolate power due to a safety concern.
Elsewhere, damage to an overhead line caused an outage in the Dales Voe area. Around 35 households are without power as a result.
SSEN said engineers were on site to bring power back as soon as possible.
The energy company added it expected to have power back to homes in both areas by 6.30pm.
Community-spirited gardeners have today (Friday) replanted the flowers which had been destroyed by “malicious” vandals last weekend.
Representatives from Cope and Da Barn generously agreed to replant the damaged flower displays in Lerwick’s Harrison Square.
It follows a spate of vandalism last weekend, which provoked outcry on social media.
Cope chief executive Steven Coutts said: “The colour we have brought has brought many nice comments from local and visitors alike,” he added.
“The garden team who put such effort into the planters are naturally disappointed and angry to see what has happened.
“Although it is at the end of the season we will work with Living Lerwick to replace dead flowers in the planters.”
Da Barn’s James Titcomb had been saddened to learn of the vandalism and offered to help bring some colour back to the square.
“Although we are coming to the end of annual season some of our annuals still have plenty of life in them,” he added.
Living Lerwick issued an appeal for the culprits to come forward and confess to their misdeeds but no one has yet come forward.
Police have asked anyone with information to call 101.
Youth workers will be patrolling the streets following an assault which led to five young people being charged.
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• EXCLUSIVE: Shetlanders at greater risk of life-threatening conditions
• EXCLUSIVE: Medical experts back hyperbaric unit return
• Stormy weather causes multiple landslides
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Lifeboat crew and a fishing vessel came to the rescue of a yacht in difficulty after she suffered steering problems on her approach to Lerwick.
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READ FULL STORY“Scottish salmon is due a boom in the next decade as global demand for good, low carbon and nutritious food grows.”
This was the assessment of one of the newest members of the UK parliament, who hosted a breakfast briefing in Westminster.
Western Isles MP Torcuil Crichton, led the event which brought together several new politicians as well as long-serving members to learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of Scottish salmon.
Scottish salmon is the UK’s largest food export, with international sales increasing by 41 per cent in the first half of 2024.
This was driven by substantial growth in the Asian and American markets and generating £431 million in value over the six months alone.
The Labour MP hailed the progress that the industry had already made over the years but said there was more work to be done.
“The challenge is to accommodate the expansion of farming while ensuring that communities reap the benefit of jobs and added value from this great Scottish product,” he said.
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott was pleased to see so many of Scotland’s MPs gather to enjoy the event and find out about the good work the industry had done.
“MPs were able to meet with representatives from Scottish salmon producer companies and learn about the thousands of supply chain companies which contribute to the sector’s success,” Mr Scott said.
“It was great to be joined by so many of Scotland’s newest MPs and have the opportunity to highlight the impact our sector has in each of the nation’s 57 constituencies.”
Around 12,500 jobs are reliant on the sector, with supply chain roles in every part of Scotland.
Salmon is also highly nutritious and has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any protein production.
The Dales Lees road has reopened after a landslide on the A968 was cleared.
A section of the road was closed after yesterday’s (Tuesday) landslip approximately two miles north of the Tagon Junction at Voe.
After council staff cleared the road, it has now been reopened for traffic between Voe and Firth.
A car has been reported vandalised in Lerwick.
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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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