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Back-to-back District Cup finals for hockey team
Shetland ladies hockey team have made it to a second consecutive Scottish District Cup final.
The blues, who are the current holders of the trophy, beat Glasgow Uni 3’s 4-0 yesterday (Sunday) to ease into the last two.
Goals from Rhea Nicolson, Cara Leask, Aimee Keith and Rhiannon Inkster-Smith saw off the Central Belt side.
Shetland will now face a repeat of last year’s final, against Edinburgh University 4’s, in their bid to retain the title.
The match will be played on Sunday, 5th May.
WATCH: Norwegian Skjold class corvette cruise past Whalsay
Norwegian navy vessel Gnist was captured racing past Whalsay this morning.
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Dogs Against Drugs campaign exceeds a thousand signatures
More than one thousand people have backed The Shetland Times petition to give more funds to Dogs Against Drugs from the proceeds of crime.
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WATCH: Meteor fly over Dunrossness
A “fireball” was captured flying over Dunrossness this morning amid reports of a “loud” meteor.
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Police name driver of fatal road accident and appeal for information
Road policing officers are appealing for information on the fatal road accident as they name the driver as 25-year old Fraser Smith.
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Road partially reopens after fatal crash
The A970 near Sandwick has partially reopened following a fatal road accident in the early hours of this morning.
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Highland Fuels final two set for Whalsay showdown
Lerwick Spurs will meet Whitedale in the first football final of the season on Tuesday.
The Highland Fuels Cup final had been due to be played tonight (Friday) in Whalsay, but was postponed following a request from Spurs.
It will now be played at Harbison Park at 7.15pm on Tuesday.
Spurs have scored 12 goals in two games en-route to the final, and are looking to extend their trophy-winning run to a 14th consecutive season.
The West Side club are hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 2018, having dispatched Celtic 4-1 in the semi-final.
Whitedale are the last club to lift the Highland Fuels Cup before Ness United’s four-in-a-row dominance of the trophy.
UPDATED: Fatal road crash in South Mainland
A 25-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle crash in the South Mainland.
Police said emergency services were called at around 1am to the collision involving a Toyota pick-up.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The A970 main road in the South Mainland is only likely to open this afternoon, police on the scene have said.
It remains closed south of the Hoswick junction.
Police Scotland said no local diversion is possible, and thanked people for their patience.
Sumburgh Airport has also been affected by the road closure.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) advised passengers to check with their airline before travelling today.
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In this week’s (12th April) edition of The Shetland Times:
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Drug driving trial collapses after fiscal fails to ask witness to identify accused
A drug driving trial collapsed after the fiscal failed to ask a witness to identify the accused in court.
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Former Dunrossness man jailed for 11 years
A 69-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years for violent and sexual offences against two women spanning three decades.
Sean Casey was found guilty of the offences, which took place in Orkney and Shetland, at Aberdeen High Court last month.
He was sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday).
Casey, who previously lived in Dunrossness, had his address given as Limavady, County Derry.
He was found guilty of three charges of rape and one of indecent assault by a majority verdict following a trial.
Detective constable Emma Ellis said: “Casey has been found guilty of his crimes and now faces the consequences.
“I hope these women will take some form of justice from the outcome in court as they continue to move forward with their lives.
“I’d urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual crime, regardless of when it happened, to come forward and report it to us.”
Tingwall man charged with supplying drugs
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Drink-driver ‘surprised’ she was three times over the limit
A 27-year-old mum was “surprised” to learn she was three times over the drink-driving limit, a court heard.
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WATCH: Easter bunny brings joy to Skerries
Passengers aboard the ferry to Skerries were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief after spotting the Easter bunny yesterday (Sunday).
The elusive rabbit was seen waving to the ferry from the Grunay pier as he made his Easter rounds.
And the ferry crew reported adults and children had been left agog at the unexpected sighting, with one said to have declared it as “like something out of a storybook”.
The Easter bunny produced a sign wishing everyone a “Happy Easter”, leaving behind a trail of smiles in his wake.
First ship of bumper season cruises in
The first cruise ship of what is hoped to be another record season arrived into Lerwick yesterday (Saturday).
Ambassador’s Ambition arrived on an 11-day Easter tour of the British isles, leaving from and returning to London Tilbury.
She is the first of 149 cruise ships booked to come to Shetland between now and mid-November, with roughly 130,000 passengers due to arrive.
There are also 11 maiden calls expected this year, including the largest yet to visit – the MSC Virtuosa in May – which has a capacity of between 4,000 and 6,000 passengers.
Delting Up-Helly-A’ in pictures
Crowds of hundreds turned up to watch the procession led by Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson and the galley burning in Brae last night (Friday)
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Delting Up-Helly-A’ gearing up for a big night
It’s now down to the big burn in Delting.
Guizer Jarl Daniel Johnson, who is Hakon Galinn for the day, will be preparing for the procession and burning of the galley.
Daniel, who was nominated onto the committee by his uncle Stuart Robertson, lives in Muckle Roe with his wife Karen and their two children, Mitchell, 8, and five-year-old Ada. His children joins him in a squad of 45.
Is school year too short? Althing to decide
Do kids have too much free time outside of school term? Are parents driven to distraction? Or do school pupils need quality time away from the classroom?
These are just some of the points to be raised at this month’s Althing debate – “the school year is too short”.
Speaking for the motion is Caroline Henderson and Joe Smith. Against is Chris Horrix and Barbara Dinnage.
The debate is due to take place on 16th March at the Lerwick Town Hall.
Shetland to the Stars success
UHI Shetland, in collaboration with Dynamic Earth, enjoyed an out-of-this-world jam-
packed activity day.
Shetland to the Stars Free Family Fun Day” was held today (Saturday) at the UHI Shetland Scalloway Campus.
The event, designed to engage and entertain families in all things space and science, saw an overwhelming response, with over 300 enthusiastic participants joining the festivities.
From captivating hands-on activities to awe-inspiring exhibits, the event showcased the wonders of science and astronomy in an accessible and engaging manner.
Families from all over Shetland flocked to Scalloway, turning the day into a memorable celebration of education, exploration, and community spirit.
Key highlights of the event included:
Interactive Exhibits: Attendees had the opportunity to explore a range of interactive
exhibits, providing a hands-on experience that brought the marvels of space and
science to life.
Educational Workshops: Engaging workshops, led by experienced educators and astronomers, captivated both young and old with insightful presentations and demonstrations.
Professor Jane Lewis, principal and chief executive of UHI Shetland, said: “We are thrilled to see the
incredible turnout for the ‘Shetland to the Stars Free Family Fun Day.’
“The event’s success is a testament to the community’s passion for science education and their
eagerness to participate in fun, educational activities together.”
WATCH: Bressay Up-Helly-A’ in video
Huge crowds turned out for the Bressay Up-Helly-A’ yesterday.
The fire festival was hailed a huge success as the weather helped Guizer Jarl Laurence Robertson and his Bressay squad enjoy his big day.
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