Tracks of My Life: Timmy Mallett
King of colourful shirts Timmy Mallett visited Shetland this year, where he met “squillions” of wonderful people and made many new friends.
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‘Press the pause button, put a proper strategy in place’ - Community councils testify on energy moratorium
“We are asking you to make them take more account of what communities want.”
Alcohol licence application for West Side’s ‘inn on the hill’ to go before councillors
The Westings Inn was open for business earlier this summer after a three-year renovation project.
Energy survey finds huge support for ‘moratorium’ on new developments with more than 86 per cent voting in favour
Since the survey’s launch on 10th August, 1,835 people have responded.
World’s largest heavy-lift vessel approaches Dales Voe after removing oil platform topsides in a mere matter of hours
Allseas, which operaties Pioneering Spirit, describes her as the “world’s largest and most versatile construction vessel”
‘Unprecedented’ weather event set to bring frequent storms this autumn potentially affecting ferries and island transport
The Met Office said this year would be “renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory”.
Environmental protection officers investigating waste water discharge from unauthorised caravan park
“We encourage anyone who witnesses a potential pollution incident to contact us immediately.”
Deadly drugs hundreds of times stronger than heroin are believed to be circulating in Shetland
“These substances may be mixed with any drug, including cocaine, ketamine, benzodiazepines, and heroin.”
Body found in search for man missing from cruise ship between Lerwick and Dundee
Police said that while formal identification had yet to take place, the family of the missing man had been informed.
Amphitheatre and commemorative binocular-shaped seating area will be features along housing development’s ‘green corridor’
Talking about the green corridor, Hjlatland Housing Association’s Bryan Leask said there had been 1,000 trees and bushes planted along it.
Tribute paid to ‘tireless’ fundraiser, who has died
‘She will be a great miss to all who knew her’
Major search launched after man reported overboard from cruise ship that visited Lerwick on Wednesday
A major search and rescue operation is under way for a man who has been reported missing from a cruise ship that visited Lerwick this week.
Living Lerwick secures over 80 per cent approval as businesses vote to renew the organisation for another five-year term
Just under 82 per cent of town centre businesses voted in favour of the renewal.
Customer suffered ‘significant distress’ after energy firm set debt collectors on them even though they were owed almost £7,000 by the company
“What began as a situation of anxiety, confusion and financial pressure was fully resolved.”
Laurence snaps first for photography and wins arts and crafts trophy
‘Perhaps, just perhaps, some of those artistic genes have been passed down’
POLL: Should a sanctioned goose cull be introduced in Shetland?
There’s a goose loose and its cut off your juice.
Teen darts star appeals for sponsorship to compete on national stage
An apprentice joiner to trade, Tait will take part in the competion held at Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire from 15th to 18th October.
‘We must act now’ - Rapid rise in bluetongue outbreaks sparks urgent advice for Shetland livestock owners
‘We must act now to strengthen our protections and minimise risk’
Mariners warned ‘steer clear’ of Dales Voe as world’s largest lifting vessel begins major decommissioning work
Over its 42 year life, the platform has produced 467 million barrels of oil.
Final will be a ‘mouth-watering’ clash, says Parish Cup president
This comes after Southend’s 9-0 win at the weekend in the second semi-final.
Two major appointments made at SIC
Paul Fraser and Kristen Johnston to take up new roles
Isles net-washing firm orders brand new vessel from Norway
‘The vessel will be a fantastic addition to our fleet of service vessels’
Pets, poultry and plenty more highlighted in Cunningsburgh Show results
Baking highlights are also revealed
‘A pound earned in Shetland does not always go as far as a pound earned somewhere else’: Council’s chief executive says as she speaks at Citizens Advice Bureau annual general meeting
Shetland “appears to be a prosperous and successful community” but evidence proved different, SIC chief executive says as guest at Cab general meeting
Devoted single parent of disabled child left feeling ‘anxious and overwhelmed’ by financial pressures
Cab’s annual report said the parent “no longer feels forced to choose between their health, their child’s needs, and financial survival.”
Show results released for Cunningsburgh Show
Show saw largest number of visitors since before the pandemic
‘Absolutely disgusting’ - Wheelbarrow thief told to ‘get a grip’ and return stolen item
A wheelbarrow thief has been told to “get a grip” and return the stole item or “face the humility of being caught”.