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From Unst to Africa – Henderson celebrates 30th birthday with a twist

ADVENTURER Tom Henderson celebrated his 30th birthday in his own unique style – by driving a converted ambulance from Unst to Africa.  Instead of a big party or a meal with friends, Henderson and girlfriend Kiara Casafranca started his third decade by trekking from the northernmost point of Shetland to Morocco. Read more Shetland News …





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  • Man who drove dangerously and assaulted police officers had no recollection of his offending
    by Shetland News on 3rd October 2024 at 4:03 pm

    A MAN from Leicestershire who admitted driving dangerously and assaulting two police officers in April last year has been fined and disqualified for 15 months. Lerwick Sheriff Court heard on Thursday that Richard Seadon was suffering from a number of severe mental health issues at the time, and had no connection with Shetland whatsoever. Read more

  • Another report of blue-green algae
    by Shetland News on 3rd October 2024 at 3:40 pm

    MORE blue-green algae has been reported – this time in the Loch of Aithsness, next to the Aith to Vementry road. It comes after the potentially toxic algae was also spotted in the Tingwall Loch. Notices will be posted next to the Loch of Aithness warning that contact with algal scum should be avoided. Read more

  • Bixter man banned after crash
    by Shetland News on 3rd October 2024 at 3:30 pm

    A THIRTY two year old man from Bixter has been fined and disqualified after admitting driving while unfit through drink or drugs.  Driving after drinking in Scalloway Boating Club, Paul Forrest’s car came off the road on the A970 main road in the evening of 14 January. Read more

  • Irvine remanded while awaiting sentence
    by Shetland News on 3rd October 2024 at 2:30 pm

    SENTENCE on a woman who committed a number of offences shortly after being released from prison has been adjourned until the end of October for background reports. Read more

  • Man receives prison warning after admitting two assaults
    by Shetland News on 3rd October 2024 at 1:49 pm

    A MAN from Lerwick who assaulted two other men in the Trench nightclub in December last year – leaving one with a fractured collar bone – has been told that he might go to prison. Read more