General election count: live from Kirkwall as Carmichael wins

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General election count: live from Kirkwall as Carmichael wins

4 July 2024

•Election

A white banner with bold black text reads "POLLING STATION" attached to a metal fence outside a building. A parked car is visible in the background.

Polls open as Orkney and Shetland vote for their next MP

4 July 2024

•Election

A person stands smiling outside the entrance of a high school building.

Journey to becoming head teacher

Anderson High School pupil Emily Watt has compiled the following article as part of the school’s news project

4 July 2024

•Education

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Supervision for man who sent sexually explicit messages to teenager

4 July 2024

•Court

Warrant issued to apprehend man who couldn’t afford to travel to court

4 July 2024

•Court

Dialect award winner named, Salt Roads to be translated, STEM activities at SaxaVord and Sunday openings

4 July 2024

•Also in the news

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A person with curly hair and tattooed arms wearing a white sleeveless shirt, looking directly at the camera.

American singer looking forward to first visit to ‘magical’ Shetland

4 July 2024

•Arts

Prison term for police assault

3 July 2024

•Court

A stone building with a sign reading "Police" above the entrance, features gabled roofs and windows. A blue sign at the front indicates "County Buildings." There are benches and a lamppost nearby.

Man given community payback order for ‘social supply’ of heroin

3 July 2024

•Court

Court round-up 3 July

3 July 2024

•Court

Youthful perspective on the general election

Anderson High School pupils learn about local news by quizzing some of the candidates

3 July 2024

•Election

A young person with a bun hairstyle and wearing a dark top looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Local netball player selected as sport ambassador

3 July 2024

•Sport

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‘Material increase’ in concerns raised through NHS whistleblowing service

3 July 2024

•Health

Arrogant ignorance from Jackie Who?

3 July 2024

•Letters

Green legacy?

3 July 2024

•Letters

A small, single-story police station building with a sign indicating its purpose, located in a rural area with overcast skies.

Brae police station to be put up for sale

The station is not routinely used, area commander Stuart Clemenson said

2 July 2024

•Police

A group of people stands inside a greenhouse structure with raised garden beds filled with soil. They seem to be posing for the photo.

Opening event held for NHS and Food for the Way Polycrubs

2 July 2024

•Community

Reform election candidate criticised for social media posts

2 July 2024

•Election

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East European klondykers off LK harbour in 1993 - Photo: Hans J Marter

Klondyker items to go on display in Cold War exhibition

2 July 2024

•History

Prax deal not necessarily in Shetland’s interest

2 July 2024

•Letters

Time for change

2 July 2024

•Letters

The way of the Greens

2 July 2024

•Letters

‘It’s young people’s futures we’re fighting for’ – on the campaign trail with Green candidate Alex Armitage

1 July 2024

•Election

Bluemull Sound ferry service to now operate to ‘almost normal shift’ on Sunday, SIC says

1 July 2024

•Transport

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Disappointment all round over latest ferry disruption

1 July 2024

•Transport

Shetland Charitable Trust's headquarters in Lerwick.

Charitable trust’s large grant scheme open for applications

1 July 2024

•Community

Shetland residents encouraged to complete online survey

1 July 2024

•Letters

As you go to vote

1 July 2024

•Letters

A group of actors in elaborate historical costumes perform a stage play featuring a large, vibrant circular prop at the center, with some standing, sitting, or kneeling around it. Blue backdrop with trees.

Drama group returns to Garrison for Tempest show

30 June 2024

•In Pictures

Four teenagers standing on a boat deck with water and islands in the background during sunset. They are all looking at the camera, with two boys on the right and two girls on the left.

‘A once in a lifetime experience’ – Brae High School trip to Norway

S3 pupil Beenie-Ann Wood reflects on a recent trip to Norway that was the culmination of a lockdown project designed to break the isolation created by the Covid-19 pandemic

30 June 2024

•Education

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A group of people, including children, are in a room with wooden flooring and disco lights. A man holding a toddler stands next to a girl holding a red ribbon, while others watch and smile.

Plenty of fun in store as folk invited to ‘Come to Brae’ this weekend

29 June 2024

•Community

Desperate politics

29 June 2024

•Letters

More disruption to Bluemull Sound ferry service

28 June 2024

•Transport

‘Small number’ of people in Northern Isles still waiting on postal vote packs

28 June 2024

•Election

Audiobook cover for "bobby tulloch's shetland: an islander, his islands, and their wildlife" read by caroline keith, featuring a seascape at dusk.

Bobby Tulloch audiobook proceeds donated to local organisations

28 June 2024

•Community

A white and blue building with a sign reading "Shetland Recreational Trust, Shetland Bowls Centre" on a partially cloudy day. Cars are driving on the street in front of it.

Veterans ‘pop-up hub’ to be launched this weekend

28 June 2024

•Community

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NHS Scotland - keep your hands clean. Good hand hygiene is key to stop the spread of infection.

NHS issues advice after rise in viral and respiratory infections

28 June 2024

•Health

Why not count Shetland votes in Lerwick?

28 June 2024

•Letters

Decades of decisions

28 June 2024

•Letters

A person stands outdoors holding a clipboard with "VOTE LABOUR" written on it. Buildings and greenery are visible in the background.

‘I want to give people the opportunity to vote for Labour’ – on the campaign trail with Labour’s Conor Savage

27 June 2024

•Election

Updated

Total sells gas plant and west of Shetland interests

27 June 2024

•Energy

Wooden plaque with the text "RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards 2024, Sustainable Farm of the Year, Uradale Farm" next to a curved horn, set against a rural landscape background.

Uradale Farm scoops native breed award

27 June 2024

•Agriculture

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A group of eight people, five seated on stairs and three standing on a landing above, holding a flag with a dog mascot. They are indoors in a building with wooden walls and large windows.

Youth event planned for Rising North festival

27 June 2024

•Arts

Two men standing outdoors next to a wooden fence with small houses in the background. One man is smiling and carrying a bag, while the other is wearing a hat and leaning on the fence.

‘I get a kick out of helping folk’ – on the campaign trail with SNP candidate Leslie

26 June 2024

•Election

A close-up view of several rocket engines covered with blue protective covers labeled "RFA Rocket Factory" inside a spacecraft assembly area.

Lerwick house fire, hot fire test, barriers to voting for the blind, and more …

26 June 2024

•Also in the news

Mussel production continues to increase

26 June 2024

•Marine

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Crime drama filming to conclude in Burra and Trondra

26 June 2024

•BBC Filming

Visitor survey results released

26 June 2024

•Community

General election count: live from Kirkwall as Carmichael wins

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