FORECASTED high winds for today (Saturday) and Sunday are set to affect NorthLink’s ferry sailings. The Hrossey will leave Lerwick at 5.30pm tonight, instead of 7pm, and could be delayed arriving in to Aberdeen tomorrow. Read more Shetland News …
THE SKIPPER of a trawler which collided with its sister vessel had left the wheelhouse because he was “excited to view” a “quality catch”, according to an accident report. Read more Shetland News …
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 …
A WHITE Range Rover car was extensively damaged in a fire at the Nesting junction on Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the vehicle was well alight when fire fighters from Brae attended. They used two sets of breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze. Read more Shetland News …
A BRAE teenager with no driving experience who took her father’s car without consent to go on a joyride to Lerwick while twice the legal alcohol limit will be sentenced next month. The young woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted five charges, including driving dangerously and driving without a valid licence, when […] Shetland News …
A SMALL boat created by marine scientists in the US could soon land on Shetland’s shores. Conscriptus was launched by students at the Brien McMahon High School in Connecticut in May last year. The unmanned boat has a tracker inside and the aim of the project was to give students experience in marine industry and […] Shetland News …
ALMOST half of the Compass Centre’s yearly caseload is made up of clients aged 13-25 for free and confidential support for survivors affected by sexual harm. The Compass Centre is seeking to recruit a young survivor’s practitioner to spearhead the project after receiving three years funding for the post from the National Lottery community fund. […] Shetland News …
COUNCILLORS and senior officials will continue to crunch numbers over the festive period following a proposed local government funding settlement that could lead to a further reduction in services. At 4.3 per cent, Shetland Islands Council has received the lowest cash increase of all 32 Scottish local authorities to run its services. As part of […] Shetland News …