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A THIRTY six year old man has been remanded in custody ahead of trial on four charges including assault to injury.
Adam Nelson, whose address was given as Shetland, is also charged with theft and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
At Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday, Nelson – who appeared from custody in private – was fully committed for trial.
He made no plea on the charges and was remanded in custody.
SHETLAND Islands Council is now seeking a contractor for architectural services for the proposed refurbishment of the former Janet Courtney Hostel at the old Anderson High School site in Lerwick.
Turning the former hostel into flats has been targeted as the first phase of the redevelopment of the former school site.
It was previously suggested that work could commence on site in January 2026.
MEMBERS of Shetland’s Open Door Drama group are set to take part in a showcase of young acting talent in Pitlochry next month.
The group is one of seven which will feature at the National Theatre’s prestigious Connections Festival when it comes to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre between 10-12 April.
Now in its 30th year, Connections 2025 draws together ten new plays from some of the UK’s most talented and popular playwrights, for young people aged between 13 and 19, to perform.
The Pitlochry Festival Theatre will be one of two venues in Scotland taking part in the Connections Festival.
AWARENESS was raised last week as part of No Smoking Day, which was held nationally on Wednesday 12 March.
The day also provided an opportunity to raise awareness of the Quit Your Way Scotland programme which is delivered across the isles by the NHS Shetland health improvement team.
NHS Shetland said smoking is the leading cause of premature, preventable death.
It added: “The Quit Your Way programme is delivered by friendly, non-judgmental, and encouraging advisors who are trained in techniques for smoking cessation.
“They are available to work with you to increase and reinforce your motivation and readiness to quit – and be that ear to listen to how smoking fits into your life and why you want to quit.”
Quit Your Way Scotland has a free national helpline on 0800 84 84 84 which can provide advice and support during the week between 9am to 5pm.
To contact the NHS Shetland health improvement team, call 01595 743330 or visit here to complete a referral form.
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