Workers vote for strike action at Shetland Gas Plant
A group of workers at a major gas plant in Shetland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over rotas.
Shetland
Shetland police intercept drugs worth around £7,500 through the post
Police dogs have stopped approximately £7,500 worth of drugs from coming into Shetland through the post.
£270 fine handed to Shetland man after he failed to identify himself to police as driver of motorbike with no MOT
A man who failed to identify himself to police as the driver of motorbike with no MOT was fined £270 at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday.
More than 280 bags of rubbish collected as part of Shetland roadside clean-up event
More than 280 bags of rubbish have been collected so far as part of Shetland’s first Muckle Gadderie roadside clean-up event.
Rolled-out recycling in Shetland won’t be delayed by problems at sorting shed
The planned roll-out of recycling throughout Shetland will not be delayed by problems with the sorting shed at Gremista, with collections due to start next month in the north and west Mainland.
Man accused of assault to severe injury in Shetland
A man from Irvine was remanded in custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday after appearing in private accused of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement. Michael Gallagher, 32, who appeared from custody, was also charged with assault to injury. He made no plea and was committed for further examination.
Fire breaks out at Lerwick dry cleaners
A dry cleaners in Lerwick was ablaze earlier this evening as three fire crews were called to the scene.
Overdue yacht in Shetland located ‘safe and well’
A missing yacht off the coast of Shetland has been located “safe and well.”
Orkney couple who lost baby say new air ambulance needs to be based in the north
An Orkney couple are supporting the campaign to bring a new charity air ambulance to the north-east, saying it could save lives by ensuring casualties on the islands receive more timely treatment.
Calcutta Cup to visit Shetland later this week
One of sports oldest trophies, the Calcutta Cup, will be in Shetland later this week, where it will visit schools and Islesburgh Community Centre.
Antarctic deal beckons for engineering firm
Shetland-based engineer-ing firm Ocean Kinetics has won a “sizeable” sub-contract to provide diving support services in the Antarctic.
VIDEO: This adorable seal pup is being nursed back to health after being born prematurely
This adorable seal pup is doing well after being nursed to health by staff at a Shetland wildlife sanctuary.
Dozens of island-based police officers will be trained to use Tasers
Police are training dozens of officers on Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles to use Tasers as part of a major expansion programme.
Motorcycle safety campaign in Shetland in lead-up to Simmer Dim
Shetland police will be running a motorcycle safety campaign in the lead-up to the Simmer Dim Motorcycle Rally in the islands later this month.
Walrus who toured Scotland finally heading home?
A walrus who has delighted nature lovers by touring the north coast appears to be returning home to the arctic.
Well completion work under way on Lancaster field west of Shetland
A major milestone has been reached in the development of Hurricane Energy’s Lancaster field.
New parking concessions at island airports
New exemptions and concessions are being announced for travellers affected by airport car parking charges being introduced at airports in Shetland, Orkney and Stornoway.
Fire at Shetland’s ‘haunted house’ remains a mystery
Police are looking for witnesses after a blaze at Shetland’s “most haunted” house was doused by firefighters yesterday morning.
Fire crews attend early morning building fire in Shetland
Three fire crews attended a building fire in Shetland this morning.
Shetland filmmaker will travel to Inuit hamlet in remote Arctic community
A Shetland filmmaker is to follow in the footsteps of a fellow documentary creator by travelling to an Inuit hamlet in a remote Arctic community to recapture her vision 40 years on.
Shetland Council’s chairman ‘very pleased’ with decision to merge further education sector
The chairman of Shetland Islands Council’s education and families committee said he is “very pleased” with a decision from councillors to approve the idea of merging Shetland’s further education sector.
Eight penalty points and £400 fine for Shetland woman who crashed into a young cyclist
A 75-year-old woman from Unst who collided with a young cyclist at a blind bend while driving near to the Baltasound Hotel has been fined £400 and given eight penalty points.
VIDEO: Typhoons rumble over Shetland
Two typhoon fighter jets flew over Shetland yesterday as part of the RAF Baton Relay celebrating the air force’s centenary.
Shetland going green to cut carbon emissions
Investing in green energy sources and focusing on efficiency measures like insulation helped Shetland Islands Council make a “significant reduction” in its carbon emissions over the past financial year.
Shetland residents urged to sign up for Rural Watch alerts
Shetland residents, businesses and landowners are being encouraged to consider signing up to the Rural Watch Scotland initiative.
Sunshine ahead for Scotland… but more fog forecast for north-east coastline
Thick fog which caused severe traffic disruption along the north-east coastline yesterday is expected to continue for the next few days – but clear skies and sunshine have been forecast inland.
New ambulance shift pattern proves a success
A new shift pattern for the Lerwick ambulance team has helped to increase cover for its back-up ambulance.
Nest fire under car bonnet sparks warning from RSPB Shetland
Wildlife experts have reminded people to check their vehicles for birds after a man from Brae had a lucky escape when a nest under his car bonnet went on fire.
Nova Innovation granted Shetland tidal turbine project extension
A Shetland tidal project operated by Edinburgh-based Nova Innovation has been given a boost thanks to a seabed lease extension by Crown Estate Scotland.
Survey reveals 22% boom in visitors to Scottish isles
Visits to the Scottish islands are up 22% according to the latest figures posted by the Island Visitor Survey, with scenery and landscape being listed as the predominant factor in luring visitors towards the Scottish isles.
Hurricane makes second Lancaster project breakthrough in two days
Hurricane Energy has delivered a second update on its flagship west of Shetland field development in two days.
Killer whales spotted by North Sea vessel
An emergency response vehicle has spotted a pod of Orcas in the North Sea.