Bail refused
A man who was arrested in Aberdeen on Tuesday appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday, but was refused bail and remanded in
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Treat voluntary sector like Shetland Arts: Duncan
The struggling voluntary sector should be given the same kind of “free lease” deal that Shetland Arts has been given for cinema and music venue
READ FULL STORYStreamline challenges government over North Boats contract
Streamline Shipping Group is seeking damages from the Scottish government over its failed bid to operate the North Boats contract.
READ FULL STORYPraise for inventive Olnafirth pupils
Pupils from Olnafirth Primary School in Voe are celebrating after being highly commended in Scotland’s Junior Saltire Prize for their wave powered generator.
READ FULL STORYWeatherman Batty’s anti-poverty challenge coming to Northern Isles
STV weatherman Sean Batty is taking up a cycling challenge in the Northern Isles to raise money for children and young people in Scotland affected
READ FULL STORYSIC frustrated by continued government inaction on housing debt
Shetland Islands Council is urging the UK and Scottish Governments to recognise the “critical” urgency of arranging talks to resolve its outstanding £40 million housing
READ FULL STORYA flag-waving celebration
Shetland is once again celebrating its Flag Day on midsummer’s day 21st June.
READ FULL STORYJailed over punch that changed a man’s life
A Yell man who rendered his assault victim unconscious with a single blow to the head is beginning a 12-month prison term.
READ FULL STORYUnpaid work for sex offender who indecently assaulted woman
A sex offender who assaulted a woman indecently as she slept has been ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work.
READ FULL STORYMareel wins nationwide ‘architectural excellence’ award
Cinema and music venue Mareel has become one of only five Scottish projects to receive a national award from the Royal Institute of British Architects
READ FULL STORYAbusive behaviour charge against former salmon farm manager not proven
A former salmon farm manager who disputed an allegation that he had gesticulated at a former work colleague walked free from Lerwick Sheriff Court today
READ FULL STORYMareel’s future guaranteed as SIC agrees 99-year lease for £1.1m
Mareel’s future as a cinema and music venue is safe after the SIC agreed to purchase a 99-year “long lease” on the building for £1.1
READ FULL STORYSolo sailor stops in Lerwick, for a 10km run
A sailor who is single-handedly circumnavigating the UK and Ireland has made his latest stop in Lerwick.
READ FULL STORYTotal workers return to work after unauthorised walk-out
Petrofac managers have moved to calm the situation at the Total Gas Plant following a dispute about accommodation at the Sella Ness facility erupted today.
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