News / New sheriffs in town
TWO former senior figures at Shetland Islands Council have accepted an invitation to serve as honorary sheriffs at Lerwick Sheriff Court.
Former SIC convener Sandy Cluness and former assistant chief executive Willie Shannon were installed at the court during a private ceremony last week.
Both men are qualified lawyers and served as children’s reporters. Cluness was also Shetland’s first full time procurator fiscal.
The pair join current SIC convener Malcolm Bell, former police chief Arnold Duncan and local solicitor Eric Peterson as Shetland’s honorary sheriffs.
The men sit on the bench at Lerwick Sheriff Court to see people who appear from custody when Sheriff Philip Mann is away.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
