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New straw society will protect and promote endangered crafts
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (478+ words) A major step has been taken to protect and promote Shetland's endangered straw crafts with the launch of a new heritage organisation. The Shetland Straw Society (SSS) will support the revival of traditional grain varieties such as Shetland aets and…...
Disqualified Tingwall driver will have to resit driving test after he admits overtaking horse at speed
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (260+ words) A Tingwall man has been ordered to resit the driving test after he admitted overtaking a horse at speed, causing the rider to be thrown from it. David Stephen Garrick, 60, was also disqualified from holding a licence for a year…...
Prestigious pigeon race with royal pedigree is postponed amid "serious concerns" about persistent rain and strong winds.
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (216+ words) A prestigious pigeon race has been postponed due to predicted precipitation. The North Road Championship Club confirmed the 125th outing of the King's Pigeon Race from Lerwick would not be held on Saturday, as originally, planned due to "serious concerns" raised…...
Councillors overturn planning officers" recommendation to reject Snarravoe House development
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (199+ words) Councillors have supported the redevelopment of Snarravoe House by overturning a refusal from planning authorities Members of the Shetland Islands Council planning committee voted to overturn the recommendation posed to them by planning authorities regarding the historic Unst property. The…...
Councillors agree "charter" for developers that would have seen Viking"s community benefit more than double in first full year of operation
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (412+ words) Councillors have a greed a new charter which sets out key expectations from renewable energy developers - including a substantial uplift in the value of community benefit. The Shetland Development Charter asks developers to commit to community benefit payments worth up…...
Future Property Auctions lists Brae public toilets for sale barely a month after last purchase
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (205+ words) A shrewd investor is looking to almost double their money on a toilet acquisition - barely a month after splashing out on the property. Brae public toilets are going under the hammer again today with a guide price of "9, 000. The previous…...
Future Property Auctions lists Dunrossness kirk in Shetland with "incredibly low guide price
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (366+ words) A historic South Mainland kirk is being offered for sale yet again - at its lowest price yet. Future Property Auctions is holding an online auction for Dunrossness kirk today (Thursday) with a guide price of "29, 000. This is at least the…...
Man fined "1, 600 for driving after cocaine-fuelled stag weekend in Shetland
1+ day, 58+ min ago (206+ words) A 36-year-old man was ordered to pay a hefty fine after admitting to driving under the influence of cocaine after a stag do weekend in the isles. Joshua Miller, of North Yorkshire, was fined "1, 600 and disqualified from driving as a…...
Derbyshire man who exposed himself to a sleeping woman ordered to comply with community payback order at Lerwick Sheriff Court
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (307+ words) A Derbyshire man who intentionally exposed himself to a sleeping woman was ordered to abstain from alcohol and undergo rehabilitative activity. Daniel Watson, of Buxton, Derbyshire, pleaded guilty to the offence at Lerwick Sheriff Court back in February. He appeared…...
Brexit a decade on: Fishing leaders say UK government has failed to make the most of opportunities and protect local fleet from foreign vessels
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (532+ words) Fishing representatives have told the UK government to grow up, use its voice and safeguard the fleet's to rights waters around the British Isles. The Scottish salmon industry has also slated the additional costs and bureaucracy Brexit has bought 10 years…...