Also in the news 28 May 2026
- Streamline given hefty fine
- People warned about rogue traders
- Poignant drama at Mareel
- Community project fund opens
STREAMLINE has been fined £146,700 after an employee at its Aberdeen site suffered serious and life-changing injuries.
A 43-year-old man was struck by a forklift in the company’s Palmerston Quay yard, suffering multiple fractures to his right foot and lower leg and a degloving injury.
He had to undergo two surgical procedures, skin grafts and has required counselling, while still not returning to work as a result of his injuries.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Streamline, which has base in Lerwick, failed to ensure its workplace was organised in such a way that pedestrians and vehicles could circulate safely.
HSE concluded it was reasonably foreseeable that an employee on foot faced a risk of being struck by a moving vehicle when both the pedestrian and driver were concentrating on their respective tasks near each other.
An improvement notice was served on the company, and Streamline made a series of improvements to its traffic management arrangements as a result.
PEOPLE are being warned about salespeople going door-to-door and online adverts for forthcoming sales visits to Shetland.
“Every year we hear about rogue traders trying to put pressure on people to buy goods or services on the doorstep,” trading standards team leader David Marsh said.
“It is now increasingly likely that some will promote their offers through Facebook and other social media even before they arrive here.
“Typical false claims include special pricing offers, limited availability, exaggerated claims about warranties and guarantees, and supposed links to the council or to reputable local businesses – while the reality often turns out to be items or work which are not up to the quality the consumer was led to expect.
“The best defence is to take time to check out any claims and to shop around – and if someone at your door refuses to take no for an answer, then phone trading standards or the police right away.”
People can report doorstep sellers, questionable online promotions or other suspicious activity to trading standards on 01595 744887 or by emailing trading.standards@shetland.gov.uk
SHETLAND Arts will bring the poignant drama Revolution Days to Mareel on Wednesday 10 June.
Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience.
Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East, and is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment.
Tickets for Revolution Days are available to purchase through Shetland Arts online, in-person at Mareel or over the phone.
THE SHETLAND community-led local development programme is now open for bids from community-based projects.
The funding is provided by the Scottish Government and administered by Shetland Islands Council on behalf of the Shetland Islands Local Action Group.
Bids are welcomed from Shetland-based social enterprises, community development companies and constituted not-for-profit voluntary organisations.
A total fund of £238,704 is available in 2026/27 – £49,760 for capital projects, and £188,944 for revenue projects.
Applications will close on 31 July 2026 for the first round and 28 August 2026 for the second round of funding.
More information on the programme, and how to apply for a grant, can be found here, by emailing annette.priest@shetland.gov.uk or phoning 01595 744902.
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