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Updated‘Disappointment’ for Shetland with Scottish budgetCouncil leader seeks further talks with Scottish Government
Transport / Scott’s ferry contract question stymied in parliament
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UpdatedTwo men charged with flying drones near Up Helly Aa celebrations
Marine / Lerwick harbour reaps benefits of growing tourism and fishingPassenger numbers were up by more than 25 per cent
Specialist firm becomes part of Unst spaceport project
Transport / Jack appointed as chair of HIAL
News round-up / South Commercial Street reopens, safety equipment for fishermen, silver award for BAKKA, local company shortlisted
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Court / Sentence awaits guilty parties
Features / Life after charitable trust funding
Community / A suitable impressive burning to mark the occasion
Community / Picture-perfect day for Jarl John Nicolson and his squad
Court / Mug attack man jailed for two years
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Court / Sentence deferred on embezzler
UpdatedNo serious injuries in Kames crash
Shetland Lives / Special year for Nicolsons as third brother picks up jarl mantle2019 Lerwick Up Helly Aa under way – regular updates throughout the day
O2 delivers 4G to UK’s most northerly communities
Police looking for witnesses following alleged disturbance
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Features / Photos: The most northerly postie in the UK
Two vehicle collision near Baltasound
Police to keep close eye on roads up northConcerns have been raised again about the speed limit in Urafirth and Hillswick.
Transport / Loganair apologises again for Thursday’s delays
Health / Extra money to make free sanitary products more widely available
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Letters / Unauthorised absence?
Lifeboat crew receive service awards
Nature / Funding package in place for wildlife sanctuary upgrade
People wanted to shape the future for health and social care
Transport / Union backs Calmac bid
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Health service finances look safe for the year, but ‘change needed’
White House vandalised againGraffiti was written on the council headquarters in November.
News round-up / Hill targets Brexit, de-icing problems, licence reminder and photo exhibition