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A MAN who admitted making racist comments to an employee of a Lerwick pharmacy - before apologising in the form of a letter - has had his sentence deferred to be of good behaviour. Alexander Forbes, of the town’s Hoofields, pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or...

A MAN from Aberdeenshire appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court in private on Wednesday accused of assault to injury, permanent disfigurement and impairment. Euan Faithfull, 24, made no plea and was committed for further examination. He was released on bail. A MAN who shouted and...

A SENIOR councillor has “implored” officers to ensure debates on the Knab redevelopment project are held in public. Davie Sandison was commenting ahead of a report on the Lerwick redevelopment being heard in private at a meeting of Shetland Islands Council’s policy and...

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A century-old opera house/theater in Berwick is one step closer to reopening its doors after renovations. The Berwick Theater has been a part of the community since the 1890s when it opened as an opera house. After a fire nearly destroyed the opera house in 1933, the building was reopened as […]

HOUSTON (AP) — The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston megachurch tried for years to alert authorities and others, including church staff, about her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles, she said Wednesday. But Walli Carranza said nothing came of her actions.Carranza said she believes systemic failures as well as lax gun laws ultimately led

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, sending terrified fans running for cover as yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun violence. One of those victims — a mother of two identified by her radio station as a

On Wednesday, Lerwick Sheriff Court dealt with a string of motoring offences. They are summarised below: A WIND farm worker from Denmark who caused a serious road accident by driving on the wrong side of the road will have to make a personal appearance at court next month. Chris...

A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 24-year-old woman in Sandness on Sunday. Aren Pearson, whose address was given as Shetland, appeared from custody in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday. The 39-year-old made no plea and was...

A YOUNG driver from Gulberwick has lost his licence after admitting driving dangerously. Lerwick Sheriff Court heard on Thursday how Noah Newcombe, of Lower Hillside, overtook another car in the face of coming traffic before “tailgating” other vehicles over a distance of...

A TWENTY six year old man avoided a prison sentence when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court this morning (Wednesday). Callen Laurenson, of St Olaf Street, Lerwick, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault at a court hearing in January. On Wednesday, the court heard how Laurenson...