Shipping director raises concerns over NorthLink freight service
A warning has been issued that NorthLink’s vessels have insufficient space to cater for an anticipated growth in freight demand.
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Trouble-causer told to “grow up” by sheriff
When trouble-maker Grant Huntington went to an address in Lerwick’s Grostane he started hammering on the door and broke a pane of glass.
READ FULL STORYVoar Redd Up in running for national award
Da Voar Redd Up has been shortlisted in the community initiative section of the 2013 RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards.
READ FULL STORYLifeboat open day hailed a success despite the weather
Appalling weather did not stop the Lerwick Lifeboat open day raising more money than last year’s fund-raiser.
READ FULL STORYDriver who was over three times the limit gets his Range Rover confiscated
A man has had his Range Rover confiscated after being found more than three times over the drink driving limit.
READ FULL STORYSporting, cultural and environmental groups surveyed on ferry experiences
People travelling with community groups on ferries to the Scottish mainland and Orkney are being asked to respond to an online survey.
READ FULL STORYFlea and Sandy to climb six hills in a day for charity
Councillor Allison “Flea” Duncan and Disability Shetland trustee Sandy Peterson are to embark on a gruelling trek to raise money for the charity.
READ FULL STORYCheers and fun at carnival despite the weekend rain
Rain did its best to spoil Lerwick’s midsummer carnival this weekend – but the poor weather failed to dampen the spirits of the many crowds…
READ FULL STORYFlagship pigeon race at risk due to poor weather forecast
The fluttering of a thousand pigeons may be heard above Lerwick this weekend.
READ FULL STORYSailing challenge a success for two crews
They were fueled by sugary sweets, adrenaline and, of all things, Cup a Soups, but the competitors in this year’s Bergen to Lerwick Race have
READ FULL STORYSecond accommodation barge for gas plant workers arrives
The accommodation barge Kalmar arrived at Lerwick today and will eventually berth at Albert Dock near the Lerwick Port Authority headquarters.
READ FULL STORYFetlar’s Brough Lodge to get £97,000 towards renovations
The Brough Lodge restoration project in Fetlar has received another funding boost. Historic Scotland has pledged £97,000 to further repair the antiquated building after cracks
READ FULL STORYTelevision crew turns focus on Mousa Broch
Mousa Broch will star in a television programme next week that looks at the country’s most interesting buildings.
READ FULL STORYFair Isle visit keeps trio on course for golfing challenge
It was a golfing challenge to beat all others when three men teamed up to raise money for a cancer cure – and now it
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