Watch: Midsummer carnival makes welcome return

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A group of people in colorful outfits and leis happily marching and dancing on a street during a parade. A truck is visible in the background.

Watch: Midsummer carnival makes welcome return

24 June 2023

•In Pictures

A man in a suit is cutting a ribbon at an outdoor event while another person in the background takes a photo with a smartphone.

Watch: Ribbon cut to formally launch new Scalloway caravan park

24 June 2023

•Community

Two men in white shirts stand arm-in-arm on a docked sailboat with Norwegian flags and yellow jackets visible in the background.

Eureka! Two-crew yacht scoops top race prize

24 June 2023

•Marine

Sailboats with various flags docked at a marina. A red building with a peaked roof is in the background against a partly cloudy sky.

Shetland Race competitors soak up Lerwick sunshine ahead of prizegiving

23 June 2023

•In Pictures

A child, strapped in a harness, is jumping on a bungee ride at a carnival with a vibrant amusement attraction in the background.

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23 June 2023

•Showcases

A person in a black dress holding an award stands in front of a backdrop that reads "Royal College of Nursing Scotland.

Local nurse wins student of the year award

23 June 2023

•Health

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A construction excavator demolishes a partially destroyed building, with debris scattered across the site.

Council sticks with original heating options for Sandveien estate

23 June 2023

•Council

Degraded peat a big part of Yell’s emissions, carbon study concludes

23 June 2023

•Climate

Trust keen to hear islanders’ views on the future of Scatness Iron Age site

23 June 2023

•Community

A jubilant crowd celebrates by lifting a smiling woman into the air. The scene is filled with waving flags and happy faces.

Local politicians mourn the death of Winnie Ewing

23 June 2023

•Politics

Rest in peace, Winnie Ewing

23 June 2023

•Letters

A sailboat with white sails navigates the water near a coastal area with green hills, buildings, and a few houses in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Lerwick harbour starts filling with yachts participating in the Shetland Race

22 June 2023

•Features

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A man with a beard and short hair smiles while standing indoors near colorful artwork and framed photos displayed on a wall behind him.

Humza Yousaf says he will look into NorthLink booking issues ‘personally’

22 June 2023

•Transport

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Broadcaster and critic to speak about ‘radical’ new classical music book in Bigton

22 June 2023

•Arts

Firefighters in yellow jackets and helmets work at the scene of a car accident, with the roof of a silver car removed for rescue operations.

Algae in Unst, Tall Ships volunteers needed, dinner ladies recognised and more…

22 June 2023

•Also in the news

Space agency rocket launch now expected to lift off from Unst in 2024

22 June 2023

•Space

Reduced opening hours among range of scenarios being explored by HIAL as finances tighten

22 June 2023

•Transport

Two men wearing matching hoodies and caps stand in front of a white food truck with "Snack & Chat 2 Cows" logos on it. The food truck is parked outdoors with scenic landscape in the background.

Ex-Moorfield kitchen staff take business on the road to curb high electricity costs

21 June 2023

•Business

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Metal whale sculptures of various sizes mounted on thin rods are displayed on a wooden plank against a textured, dark blue wooden wall.

Second summer showcase coming to Bonhoga

21 June 2023

•Arts

Lord Lieutenant honoured in King’s birthday list, charitable trust cash, Pride pop-up shop and more…

21 June 2023

•Also in the news

A group of six people stand on a wooden dock in front of two small boats labeled NRC, with a coastal town in the background.

New blood sought for yoal rowing

21 June 2023

•Sport

A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

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Sullom Voe Terminal key in EnQuest’s bid to become a green energy leader

20 June 2023

•Climate

Monster truck among the attractions as carnival to return to Lerwick this weekend

20 June 2023

•Community

Power isolated in Westside to allow bird’s nest to be removed from overhead line

20 June 2023

•Energy

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Entrance to a white and light grey building with a blue handrail and door, marked by a blue sign with the word "Entrance." The area is paved, and the sky is clear.

Third ‘living well’ hub to open in Bressay

20 June 2023

•Health

A superb event in terms of both content and delivery

20 June 2023

•Letters

Where is Shetland’s reduced electricity tariff?

20 June 2023

•Letters

‘Council has a duty to ensure the best possible return for its assets’ – Sandison

Chief executive responds to concerns in the community over the council’s negotiations with energy giants

19 June 2023

•Council

Anti-Rosebank campaigners to take to the streets of Lerwick as Labour pledges green energy jobs and lower bills

19 June 2023

•Energy

Two musicians perform on stage, one playing a traditional drum while the other plays a handpan. The backdrop features patterned tapestries, and various musical instruments are visible in the background.

Sidiki shines in Scalloway at final JAWS gig

19 June 2023

•Reviews

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Team Shetland reveals flag bearer and water carriers for Island Games

19 June 2023

•Sport

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‘Landmark’ exhibition to showcase work by photographer Diane Arbus

19 June 2023

•Arts

Sullom Voe workers accept improved wage offer

19 June 2023

•Business

A building with red trim and multiple windows stands under a blue sky with scattered wispy clouds. The structure has three main sections and is surrounded by grass and a paved area.

Road policing visit, science block transfer complaint, cervical screening and more …

19 June 2023

•Also in the news

An elderly woman with short white hair, glasses, and a green shirt sits on a green sofa during an interview. She faces the interviewer, who holds papers and sits at a table with a glass of water.

Shetland Noir – wonderful storytelling with a dark undertone

18 June 2023

•Reviews

Aerial view of a rural event site with numerous small tents scattered around several large tents and a building, surrounded by fields and a few parked vehicles along adjacent roads.

Sun, fun and great craic – bikers gather in Ollaberry

17 June 2023

•In Pictures

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A ferry named "Fivla Lerwick" is docked at a harbor with land visible in the background. The ferry's hull is blue and white with red accents.

Pilot boat takes on duty of providing ferry service across Bressay Sound

17 June 2023

•Transport

Breaking

Council leader responds to those who plan to oust her from her post

Emma Macdonald says plans to remove her are ‘hurtful’ and ‘underhand’

16 June 2023

•Council

North Isles action groups set to fundraise themselves for tunnel surveys

SIC chief executive Maggie Sandison said it is ‘really positive’ that the private sector is engaging proactively on fixed links

16 June 2023

•Transport

Shetland bird populations hit badly after last year’s avian flu

16 June 2023

•Nature

A group of six people stand outdoors holding a banner that reads, "HPMAs - Scrap The Ban." They are in front of a building with modern architectural features.

Shetlanders against HPMAs urged to sign petition

16 June 2023

•Marine

Abstract painting of a face with bright red hair, dark shadows around the eyes, and a red mouth, set against a light background.

Shetland-based artist to have work displayed in London exhibition

16 June 2023

•Arts

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A group of people pose on stage holding awards at the Aquaculture Awards 2023 with a celebratory backdrop displaying the event name.

UHI Shetland staff member named Unsung Hero at Aquaculture Awards

16 June 2023

•Education

New Commercial Street café to bring back Solotti’s ice cream floats

15 June 2023

•Business

Cleeves shares new free short story as crime writing festival kicks off

16 June 2023

•Arts

A group of people gather around tables in a hall, closely examining documents and objects on display. Some individuals are engaged in discussions while others are observing the materials.

‘We want to get it right’, Scottish Government says after fishing event criticism

15 June 2023

•Marine

Strangling the life out of small communities

15 June 2023

•Letters

We are still waiting!

15 June 2023

•Letters

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