Brae man fined after vandalising police car in state of ‘drunken stupidity’
A man was ordered to pay a sum of near £2,000 in fines and compensation vandalising a police car in a state of “drunken stupidity”.
Aith man disqualified for careless driving which caused biker broken bones
A 62-year-old driver admitted knocking a motorcyclist off their bike, causing serious injuries.
Toy collector is jailed for 28 months after fraudulent Lego claims
He received over £14,000 in insurance payments across four separate claims
Man fined after hurling homophobic abuse during Boxing Day family gathering
A man was fined after hurling homophobic abuse and banging windows and doors on Boxing Day last year at a Lerwick home.
Urgent ‘do not drink’ health warning issued after Orkney distillery failed to meet safety controls
Authorities have issued an urgent health warning after a distillery failed to show its alcoholic drinks met safety standards.
Court Court round-up 17 December – Shetland News
Court Court round-up 17 December Shetland News
Health NHS launches ‘call it out’ campaign ahead of busy festive and Up Helly Aa season – Shetland News
Health NHS launches ‘call it out’ campaign ahead of busy festive and Up Helly Aa season Shetland News
Council Safety of pupils ‘of paramount importance’ during Dunrossness term-time demolition works – Shetland News
Council Safety of pupils ‘of paramount importance’ during Dunrossness term-time demolition works Shetland News
UHI Shetland appoints new principal
Laura Burden has served as deputy principal of the college since 2022 and said she was “delighted”
Man appears in court charged with assault to severe injury and danger to life
A 36-year-old man has been charged with a serious assault.