Henshall is hoping for another series of Shetland
Douglas Henshall, the actor who plays Jimmy Perez in the TV drama Shetland, was delighted with the public’s response to the programme, the third in
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Crass BBC decision (Larraine Gray)
Why, oh why did the BBC decide to delay the final episode of <i>Shetland</i> until Friday 4th March? This is the second time this has…
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Storm Gertrude wreaks havoc as Met Office issues ‘risk to life’ warning
Strong winds have wreaked havoc, including blowing over a high-sided vehicle on the A970 at…
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Labour candidate takes aim over SNP’s record on housing
Labour has taken a pop at the SNP’s record on housing, as local candidate Robina Barton has pledged help for first-time buyers.
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Case was ‘politically-motivated’, says Carmichael
The failed case against Alistair Carmichael’s election was politically motivated and representative of an “unhealthy” political situation, the MP has said.
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Backing for fairer delivery charges petition
A petition which seeks to stop retailers discriminating against the islands by charging excessive postage fees has gained local support from MSP Tavish Scott.
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Haase delighted to bring Signature Sound back again
American crooner Ernie Haase is bringing his Signature Sound band back to Shetland for a third time next week and it seems he just cannot…
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Storm Abigail leaves 1,000 properties without power
Around 1,000 properties suffered power cuts during the night as storm Abigail hit the isles.
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Party differences would be ‘political suicide’
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide – says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson.
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War of words over ferry subsidies
The SNP candidate for Shetland at the Scottish parliamentary elections in May has accused MSP Tavish Scott of a “cheap smear”, by claiming the isles…
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New evidence sought in Carmichael legal challenge
Judges presiding over the historic legal case against Alistair Carmichael are seeking further evidence before reaching a decision over the isles MP’s future – which…
READ FULL STORYUrgent plea to join Children’s Panel
An urgent plea has been made to encourage anyone with “compassion and commitment” to volunteer to join the Children’s Panel. Children’s Hearings Scotland is particularly…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael election hearing – day two
As the hearing considering the election of Alistair Carmichael enters its second day The Shetland Times continues to bring you live coverage from the courtroom.
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The case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued.
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