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Spence recognised for racking up nearly 20 years service as special constable

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

A LOCAL man has been honoured for his long service as a special police constable in Shetland. James Spence was given a special bar and rosette which marks the completion of 19 years of service. The 68-year-old, from Lerwick, was meant to be awarded it earlier this year in Inverness, but the flight south was affected by the weather. However Shetland area commander chief inspector Chris Sewell was on hand to do the honours at the Lerwick Police Station earlier this morning (Friday).
‘It’s the Wild West now’ - former undercover police officer calls for drug reform

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Ryan Nicolson

CHARITIES like Dogs Against Drugs “should be stopped” because they are causing more harm than good, according to a major activist on drug reform. Neil Woods spent 14 years as an undercover police officer, infiltrating some of Britain’s most dangerous drug-dealing gangs, before leaving the force and pivoting to become one of the UK’s biggest advocates for the controlled sale of drugs like cannabis.
Tunnels: what does the inter-island connectivity report say?

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

SHETLAND’s two parliamentarians have welcomed news that four possible subsea tunnels have been recommended for further consideration in a significant new report on inter-island connectivity. MP Alistair Carmichael and MSP Beatrice Wishart said they will look to maintain the momentum in the campaign for fixed links.
Loganair plane diverted to Aberdeen after engine fire, investigation report says

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

AN ENGINE fire led to a Sumburgh to Glasgow Loganair flight having to divert to Aberdeen last year, an investigation into the incident has confirmed. The Loganair ATR 42-500 aircraft suffered a failure of one of its engines while cruising near Aberdeen after taking off from Sumburgh on 23 July, with a subsequent fire taking place inside its cowlings due to a leak from the fuel return line.
Aith ASN plans put on pause until after summer holidays as education director apologises

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Ryan Nicolson

EDUCATION chief Samantha Flaws has apologised “unreservedly” for the council’s lack of communication on its additional support needs (ASN) plans at Aith Junior High School. The council had come in for heavy criticism last week from parents of ASN pupils, who said they had not been consulted on the £1.3 million enhanced provision project.
More than 1,600 trees could be planted near Dales Voe base as biodiversity measure

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

MORE than 1,600 trees could be planted as part of biodiversity enhancement measures relating to the proposed expansion of the Dales Voe base in Lerwick. According to planning documents, Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) was unable to identify suitable peatland restoration in the surrounding area – leading to the idea of tree planting instead. Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT) has identified areas along the Kebister Burn – near to the Dales Voe base – as suitable for tree planting.
Hoax call led to lengthy coastguard search effort

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Ryan Nicolson

POLICE believe a hoax call lead to a four hour search and rescue effort involving Lerwick lifeboat, Sumburgh coastguard helicopter and three rescue teams today (Wednesday). The search and rescue helicopter was called to a report of a possibly sinking small boat off the west coast of Shetland at around 2.15pm this afternoon, with the Lerwick lifeboat following shortly after. Coastguard rescue crews from Lerwick, Sumburgh and Hillswick also attended the scene.
Four tunnels recommended for further consideration as first connectivity report released

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

However it is recommended that the idea of a tunnel between Yell and Fetlar is not taken any further at this stage A LANDMARK report on Shetland’s future inter-island transport needs has recommended that the idea of tunnels to Yell, Unst, Bressay and Whalsay are taken forward for further consideration. However the report led by transport consultants Stantec advises that a tunnel between Yell and Fetlar should not be taken forward.
Fetlar fire station could close

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Chris Cope

THE POSSIBLE closure of the dormant fire station in Fetlar will feature in an upcoming Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) public consultation. It comes as the SFRS undertakes a nationwide service delivery review. The Fetlar station has not had a crew in place in recent years, and recruitment pushes have failed to bear fruit. Figures presented to a meeting of the Shetland community safety and resilience board last week highlighted how there are currently zero staff at the island station.
Wrestlers ‘buzzing’ to bring the smackdown to UnstFest

1 week ago | shetnews.co.uk | Ryan Nicolson

FOR A generation of children, teenagers and even adults, wrestling was everything – with WWE dominating TV sets, school playgrounds and bedrooms. And despite the repeated warnings about not trying the moves out at home, many a big brother tested out their ability to become a wrestler on their younger siblings. Now people attending next month’s UnstFest are going to be given the chance to get in the ring for themselves and try everything they have grown up dreaming of.