Big prize on offer in offshore wind farm naming competition

The dirty little secret of the renewables industry

15 September 2023

•Letters

School strikes still on as union rejects new pay offer

14 September 2023

•Education

A large hill with rocky cliffs slopes gently into a blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

Meeting planned to allow folk to have a say on £4m salmon farm plan

14 September 2023

•Marine

Wind farm updates, transport talks and more…

14 September 2023

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Value of charitable trust funds rise

14 September 2023

More of a reduction in electric vehicle charger usage than expected since fees introduced

14 September 2023

SIC leader unsure whether visitor levy would bring real financial benefit

14 September 2023

•Council

Spectacular display of Mirrie Dancers over Sandwick

13 September 2023

•In Pictures

A person with short blonde hair and a nose ring smiles at the camera, wearing a yellow top and a medal around their neck. The background has a sign with partially visible text.

Shauna delighted with third place at strongest woman world championship

13 September 2023

•Sport

A large, curved whale bone lies on a concrete dock near a body of water, with industrial buildings and equipment visible in the background.

Whale bone caught, housing call and more…

13 September 2023

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Industry says new report on fish stock based on ‘naïve assessment’ and ‘limited understanding’

13 September 2023

•Marine

Three fire appliances called out

13 September 2023

•Emergency services

Islands deal funding not being inflation-proofed may cause difficulties, meeting hears

13 September 2023

•Council

Can anyone help with information about a strike leader?

13 September 2023

•Letters

Grant scheme for new businesses to continue

13 September 2023

•Business

Person in white attire and black shoes performing a dynamic dance move in a spacious room with blue walls and windows.

Dance-theatre show to reflect on changing climate

13 September 2023

•Arts

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Bonhoga to shut this winter for refurbishment

12 September 2023

•Arts

A parking lot filled with various cars, adjacent to a stone building with a clock tower and a cloudy sky above.

Masterplan to take a fresh look at possible development of site within Lerwick Lanes area

12 September 2023

•Council

Five people standing in a row, each holding a certificate and smiling. They are in a room with a green wall and blue carpet.

Parent support group, Cambo update and more…

12 September 2023

A large group of children perform a gymnastics routine in a gymnasium, with some standing and raising their arms. Spectators are seated in the foreground, watching the performance.

Gymnastics club hits ‘roadblock’ in efforts to find premises

12 September 2023

•Sport

A bus marked "Toft 23" travels on a rural road surrounded by hills and scattered buildings under a clear sky.

Supply and demand ‘not aligning’: bus drivers in short supply

12 September 2023

The Multratug 30 arrived in Shetland in March. Photo: SIC

Pontoon could replace 50-year-old Sullom Voe tug jetty

12 September 2023

•Energy

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Investigations continue into minor damage to ferry caused by submerged object

12 September 2023

•Marine

Autumn and winter Covid and flu vaccination programme underway

12 September 2023

•Health

A group of people wearing orange headbands and mud-covered clothing pose in front of a "Tough Mudder Finisher" sign, holding drinks and smiling.

Local fundraisers honour Amanda’s memory with £25,000 boost for cancer research

11 September 2023

A blue and white ferry is docked at a rocky pier, with a small road leading to the vessel. The background features a cloudy sky and a hilly landscape.

Around one quarter of ferry services posts were vacant at end of June

11 September 2023

A man with short dark hair and a beard standing outdoors with a body of water and grassy area in the background. He is wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt.

SaxaVord in a good position but ‘space is hard’, warns agency boss

11 September 2023

•Space

Four people smile while seated around a table with tools and artifacts. Behind them is a white wall with sinks and cabinets.

Experts inspect folk’s archaeological ‘treasures’

Treasure Trove Unit officials analysed and collected archaeological finds from around Shetland this weekend from Neolithic periods right up to the 18th century

11 September 2023

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Local creative community seeks talks with Shetland Arts

11 September 2023

•Arts

Six children stand in front of a building entrance, smiling. The entrance is flanked by decorative carvings on both sides.

Library names winners of this year’s young writer competition

11 September 2023

Car club trial may allow public to hire vehicles on hourly basis

The two-year scheme will primarily be focused on council, NHS and third sector staff – but there may be potential for members of the public to join too

11 September 2023