Overnight ice catches out drivers
Six accidents on the A970 were reported to police last night and today after a night frost caught drivers out.
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Security scare at Sumburgh Airport
A security scare closed Sumburgh Airport for around an hour this morning after an unattended bag was found in the terminal around 11.25am.
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Accident blocks A970
Police and Lerwick fire brigade attended a two vehicle accident at the junction of the A970 Lerwick to Sumburgh road and the Black Gaet (B9073)…
READ FULL STORYDrug dealer jailed for three months
A man has been jailed for three months while another has been warned to expect a prison sentence after being snared by an undercover police…
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Six held in drugs operation
Six people have been arrested and charged in connection with drug supply offences following a major police operation.
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Appeal to help find missing man
Police in Shetland are requesting help in tracing Colin Arnot, 54, who was reported missing on Monday.
READ FULL STORYPolice investigate after break-in at council education headquarters
Police are investigating a break-in at the council’s education headquarters at Hayfield House in Lerwick.
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Nightclubs’ licensing hours extended
Shetland’s licensing board today agreed to extend licensing hours for nightclubs on Friday and Saturday nights from 2am until 3am.
READ FULL STORYMoney stolen from bookshop
Police are requesting information on a break-in and theft from the Christian Bookshop in Lerwick at the weekend.
READ FULL STORYPolice warn trail bikers to wear helmets after youth is hurt in accident
Fine weather brought trail bike riders out in force on Saturday but led to police involvement too, with a number of complaints of disturbance in
READ FULL STORYTough measures will combat drink drivers
Shetland police are introducing tough new measures to tackle drink drivers as the alcohol count in drink drivers has been increasing. Starting immediately, anyone caught…
READ FULL STORYUnderage drinkers targeted
Police are cracking down hard on underage drinking at country halls and rural events in a new initiative that officers say is in response to…
READ FULL STORYLong arm of the law has new set of sleeves
Police in Shetland have been seen sporting a new uniform this week. The new black shirts and trousers have been issued to all frontline operational…
READ FULL STORYBogus caller had council ID card
Police are warning householders to be alert to bogus callers after a man posing as a council worker stole money from a house while supposedly…
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