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More oil licences to be granted – but announcement draws concern from campaigners

31 July 2023

Plans lodged for Superdrug signs on former M&Co building in Lerwick

31 July 2023

Two men stand in front of a lifeboat. The older man is in a red jacket, and the younger man, in a yellow RNLI jacket, holds a wooden plaque with a shield emblem.

Lifeboat pennant, exam results help, visitor levy consultation and more…

31 July 2023

•Also in the news

A bird with brown and black feathers and a long beak is seen flapping its wings while standing on a grassy patch.

Hudson Bay bird visits isles for the first time

31 July 2023

Heavy trucks transport large wind turbine blades on a gravel road in a foggy landscape. A service van is parked nearby.

SSE Renewables pleased with progress on Viking construction site

31 July 2023

A Loganair aircraft is seen landing on a runway near the coast with houses and grassy hills in the background.

Loganair to expand London service after recording healthy passenger numbers across all services

31 July 2023

A person sits at a wooden bench holding a blue plaid umbrella at a maritime event with tall ships in the background, on a cloudy and rainy day. People are walking around, some also carrying umbrellas.

Notoriously unpredictable Shetland weather couldn’t spoil the Tall Ships party

‘It was absolutely brilliant’, so the verdict of most people: Davie Gardner reports on the final day of the Tall Ships Races

30 July 2023

Aerial view of a harbor at sunset with several docked ships, including a tall-masted sailboat, surrounded by buildings and calm water.

Updated

Weather cancels Parade of Sail and delays flights

Start of the race to Arendal rescheduled for Sunday morning – Meanwhile, tribute band Queen II have arrived in the isles for tonight’s gig

29 July 2023

“Peatlemania” takes over Holmsgarth for Peat & Diesel concert

29 July 2023

A black dog with curly ears sits on a green carpet, looking up with its mouth open and tongue out, wearing a black leash and collar. There is an open door behind it.

Rescued dog cared for in police station

29 July 2023

•Emergency services

Three people are walking outdoors, engaged in conversation, with a nautical environment in the background.

Commercial director of Sail Training International: ‘Sailing changed my life completely’

28 July 2023

Video shows ‘Jack Sparrow’ climbing to top of tall ship sails

28 July 2023

A person wearing a red and yellow jacket and a blue fleece stands on a boat. The background shows blurred water and harbor scenery.

Plenty of rain – but plenty of smiles too as Tall Ships buzz continues

28 July 2023

A woman in a raincoat is talking to a group of people in matching jackets. They appear to be outdoors near boats with various flags displayed.

Princess Anne checks out the Tall Ships

28 July 2023

A performer dressed in a top hat and striped socks entertains a crowd of children and adults in a tented venue. Other performers and equipment are visible on stage.

Lerwick heaving with locals and visitors alike

Davie Gardner reflects on the second day of the Tall Ships celebration, a day of glorious sunshine and long queues at the bar

28 July 2023

Three uniformed cadets stand on the deck of a tall ship, with sails and rigging visible behind them, against a backdrop of a harbor with other ships.

Bima Suci crew enjoying Shetland’s beauty and eager for royal visit

27 July 2023

Group of people on a docked boat; a woman in a white shirt stands smiling at the front, while others are engaged in various activities, including a person playing guitar. Flags and boats are in the background.

Sailors soak up Shetland sunshine: ‘You feel very proud to be part of this’

27 July 2023

A ‘waste of money’? Differing views from councillors on prospect of cycle routes

28 July 2023

A group of people in navy uniforms march in a parade, some waving, with a Norwegian flag visible and a sign reading "Statsraad Lehmkuhl Norway." Spectators stand behind a low wall in the background.

An awe-inspiring maritime spectacle with a carnival-style atmosphere

‘Location manager’ Davie Gardner reflects on the first day of the Tall Ships Races visit to Lerwick, and finds it difficult to decide which of the live stages to go to

27 July 2023

A smiling person with short white hair and glasses speaks into a microphone while wearing a black outfit with a ceremonial chain.

SIC convener extends warm welcome to visiting Tall Ships crews

27 July 2023

Entrance arch to Victoria Pier for The Tall Ships Races, with building decorated with pirate-themed murals. Overcast sky and ships visible in the background.

Sea-themed character artwork pops up at the pier

27 July 2023

Updated

Tall Ships crew parade brings carnival atmosphere to Lerwick

26 July 2023

A row of boats with colorful flags docked at a marina during an event. Overcast sky in the background.

‘The weather is cold but the people in Shetland are warm’ – Tall Ships celebrations under way

26 July 2023

A musical feast awaits at the Tall Ships

26 July 2023

External funding to be explored for synthetic pitch in Lerwick

26 July 2023

A man in a pink sweater with glasses and a woman in a white top and overalls stand in front of a wall displaying music album covers. Shelving units with various items are visible to their right.

Couple brings Japanese food and culture to Lerwick with new café

26 July 2023

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and weapons, stands near a waterfront with a bonfire in the background and a crowd gathered on the pier.

Scalloway gives visiting sailors a taste of Up Helly Aa

25 July 2023

Councillors appointed to assist recruitment of new health and social care chief

26 July 2023

A tall ship with numerous flags displayed sails past a docked ferry featuring a blue graphic. Tugboats assist in the harbor. Hills and a smokestack appear in the background.

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Road closures, park-and-ride and more: essential information for the Tall Ships Races

25 July 2023

Four people stand inside a partially renovated building with an exposed ceiling and construction equipment in the background.

Lerwick distillery construction underway

25 July 2023

Several trucks and vans, including a caravan, are parked in an open area with a few people standing nearby. Tall buildings are visible in the background.

Plenty of fun in store as Codona’s arrive in Lerwick

25 July 2023

A bald man in a suit and tie stands outdoors near a body of water, with grassy terrain in the background.

Updated

Council to receive extra funding to help combat cost of living crisis

25 July 2023

Three individuals smiling. The first has curly hair and is wearing a black shirt, the second is bald and in a suit, and the third has short hair and is wearing a scarf and jacket with a hilly backdrop.

Community ballet school set to bring live music and dance together

25 July 2023

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A great example of local people can achieve

25 July 2023

A group of eight people standing on a dock in front of a sailing ship on an overcast day. Seven are posing for the photo, and one appears to be walking slightly out of frame.

Plenty of cheer in Cullivoe as new business park opened by government minister

24 July 2023

A tall ship with numerous sails and flags is docked in a harbor. The background features a hilled landscape and several buildings with a cloudy sky overhead.

Tall ships start filling the harbour

24 July 2023

A group of people are gathering under a white tent decorated with colorful nautical flags, participating in a social event with food and drinks.

Tall ships and sprees in Cullivoe as Yell festivities continue

24 July 2023

Four people cleaning and sorting fish beside the shore. Containers filled with fish are in front of them. Houses and a pier are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Skeld regatta to return next year, Islesburgh Drama Group will perform panto, Shetland on UNESCO map and more…

24 July 2023

•Also in the news

A person wearing glasses and a red cap stands in front of a boat named "Boy Leslie," where two other people are seen in the background handling the ropes.

Boats begin to arrive for Tall Ships

23 July 2023

A man with brown hair in a suit and red scarf smirking on left; a woman with red hair in a mustard sweater smiling on right.

Alex scoops national comedy writing prize

23 July 2023

Government ‘cannot be complacent’ about improving mobile coverage, MP warns

23 July 2023

•Connectivity

Small sailboats with colorful sails are docked near rustic buildings by a calm waterfront under a cloudy sky.

Busy day ahead at Walls Regatta

22 July 2023

Colorful illustration of multiple sailing ships on the ocean, with bunting flags spelling "SHIP2021" across the top. The water and sky are painted in various shades of blue.

Maritime heritage to be celebrated at museum this summer

Meanwhile the suspended boats – taken down over safety concerns – are due to return to the museum after the summer

22 July 2023

Lerwick harbour ‘feeling the buzz’ as Tall Ships arrival looms

22 July 2023

Three people ride bicycles along a sandy path by a body of water with grassy terrain in the background.

Police taking action after receiving complaint over use of quad bikes on protected beach

21 July 2023

A woman with blonde hair wearing a clear face shield and headphones around her neck looks attentively at something out of frame.

Local filmmakers keen to work with ‘difficult to find’ young carers

21 July 2023

Three workers in high-visibility jackets engage in conversation outside an industrial building. One is gesturing with his hand while the others listen attentively.

Scottish energy secretary visits Shetland: ‘We have all of the energy but none of the power’

21 July 2023

A person in a red life jacket stands near a body of water with boats and a fish farm in the background. Trees and hills are visible in the distance.

New strategy to support Scotland’s fish farming sector

21 July 2023

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