Scalloway drink-driver almost drove into two-year-old child while five times over limit

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Scalloway drink-driver almost drove into two-year-old child while five times over limit

22 May 2025

•Court

A group of children sitting in a room watching a movie.

A ‘true team effort’ – 15 years of stories and songs with Bookbug

22 May 2025

•Features

Six people stand smiling beside a banner for the Brae Rural Energy Hub, which promotes climate-conscious community action in Shetland.

New directors at energy hub, Royal opening for Island Games and more …

22 May 2025

•Also in the news

Two young adults stand in front of a wooden fence, each holding a trophy and smiling at the camera.

Isles pair power their way onto the podium at national events

22 May 2025

•Sport

Preparations for RTS switch-off a ‘national disgrace’, MSP says

22 May 2025

•Energy

A yellow underwater vehicle is lifted by a crane on a dock, with several workers in safety gear, and a large ship named HILDASAY in the background.

Boaty McBoatface off on her fourth survey

22 May 2025

•Marine

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A large white cruise ship with multiple decks moves through the water accompanied by a small tugboat.

NHS and Lerwick Port Authority not made aware of sick passengers before cruise visit

Costa Cruises claimed passengers had been cleared to disembark by health authorities

21 May 2025

•News

Five people stand in front of a presentation slide about the Viking Genes Shetland Community Screening Project fundraising drive.

Groundbreaking genetic testing scheme could be rolled out to 5,000 Shetlanders

21 May 2025

•Health

A blue and white ferry named "Bíggja" sails on calm waters with a hilly, grass-covered shoreline and a small structure in the background.

Praise for council after ‘really successful’ recruitment drive on ferries

21 May 2025

•Council

Council exploring action against fishing boat which ‘deliberately ignored’ instructions

21 May 2025

•Council

A fresh perspective on fishing?

21 May 2025

•Letters

Foodbank manager ‘very concerned’ by number of people requiring support

21 May 2025

•Community

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Rural affairs secretary defends fishing deal

21 May 2025

•Marine

A large cruise ship is anchored near the shore, with rooftops of houses and docks visible in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

Anger as cruise passengers come ashore after reported viral outbreak onboard

Bus companies refused to take tourists around the isles after being told of a sickness bug among some

20 May 2025

•News

‘A disaster for Shetland’ – councillors and election candidate criticise fishing deal

20 May 2025

•News

A bearded man with glasses is wearing a navy sweater. He stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books.

‘No issues’ with Labour party chair role, independent councillor says

20 May 2025

•Politics

Aerial view of a large school complex with multiple buildings, outdoor playgrounds, and parking areas, surrounded by residential homes and roads.

Bells Brae primary school building closed after ‘major leak’

20 May 2025

•News

A person with braided hair and a blue shirt holds up a gold medal with a green ribbon, smiling. Trees and a track are visible in the background.

Shetland names biggest ever team for Orkney Island Games

20 May 2025

•Sport

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A large, rectangular conference table with black chairs and individual monitors displaying a crest, located in a well-lit room with several wall-mounted screens and a stained glass window in the background.

Councillor warns SIC might have to look at school estate ‘very closely’

20 May 2025

•Council

Local whitefish boat Tranquility fishing off Shetland. Photo: Ivan Reid

Updated

Fishing industry horrified by EU deal described as a ‘disgrace’

Salmon industry delighted with the cut in Brexit red tape

19 May 2025

•Marine

A man in a blue shirt and dark jacket stands smiling with folded hands on a stone wall. Behind him is a waterfront scene with stone buildings, calm water, and a small boat in the distance.

Carmichael welcomes food trade boost and youth mobility progress in UK-EU agreement

19 May 2025

•Marine

SIC ‘working closely’ with Burravoe school as numbers fall below mothball threshold

19 May 2025

•Education

Three women stand in a hallway holding boxes filled with handmade baby clothes. Two are in scrubs, one in a coat. Behind them is a whiteboard with baby-themed drawings and notes.

Kind-hearted quilters donate hundreds of knitted items to Gilbert Bain maternity ward

19 May 2025

•Community

A young female runner wearing bib number 643 stands smiling in front of a Sri Chinmoy Races backdrop, with a medal around her neck.

Sporting round-up 19 May

19 May 2025

•Sport

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Three people stand indoors in front of a table with a blue glass sculpture, with stained glass windows in the background.

Birthday event, NATO delegation, Bressay plant sale and more …

19 May 2025

•Also in the news

Norway never gave away Shetland

19 May 2025

•Letters

Three people wearing welding helmets stand outdoors, looking down at the camera. The sky is cloudy and the overall tone of the image is cool and slightly dark.

Peat & Diesel to head back north for free Mareel gig

19 May 2025

•Entertainment

The swimming pool at Clickimin Leisure Complex. If Shetland Recreational Trust was snared by the overhauled business rates scheme, it could lose out to the tune of £750,000 a year.

Clickimin pool building closed after hot water issue

19 May 2025

•News

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape with grassy terrain, rocky hills, a lighthouse on an island, and several wind turbines visible on the horizon under a clear blue sky.

Cable route a ‘big focus’ for offshore wind developer as preparations continue

19 May 2025

•Energy

Skeld school to stay mothballed

17 May 2025

•Education

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U-turn on decision not to replace Burravoe post office

16 May 2025

•News

Two side-by-side photos show people posing outside a grand building with guards in uniform; all are dressed formally, with women in blue floral dresses.

‘An amazing experience’ – local education representatives visit palace for royal garden party

16 May 2025

•Education

Close-up of the white line on synthetic green grass of a sports field, possibly a soccer or football field, with the blurred background.

Football round-up and preview 16 May

16 May 2025

•Sport

A colorful crowd, some in costumes and high-visibility vests, walks down a wet street during a parade with flags and banners. Buildings and onlookers line the sidewalk.

Pride organisers ‘deeply alarmed’ by ‘demonisation’ of LGBTQIA+ community

16 May 2025

•News

A stone clock tower with a flag on top against a blue sky. Text reads "Shetland Islands Council 1975-2025" with a crest.

Council birthday, free children’s flights and more …

16 May 2025

•Also in the news

A group of children and adults, some in costumes, are on a parade float decorated with various items. Some hold buckets and balloons. People in the background appear to be also enjoying the event.

Midsummer Carnival set for June return

16 May 2025

•Community

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A person wearing sunglasses and a blue "SeeScape" shirt stands on a sandy beach, holding a litter picker and bottle, with clear water and hills in the background.

Partially sighted man visits Shetland in Britain-wide fundraising challenge

16 May 2025

•Community

A group of seven people sit and stand in a cozy, book-filled room, each holding an open book and smiling at the camera.

Giving the mother tongue the respect it deserves

New book highly praised by linguists from around the world establishes Shaetlan as a language in its own right

15 May 2025

•Community

A red and white Coastguard helicopter in flight against a clear blue sky.

Updated

Coastguard responding to possible sick diver near Toft

15 May 2025

•News

Warning that sites of special scientific interest could be affected by wind farm development

Wind2 said ‘every effort will be made to mitigate any possible impact’ of the development

15 May 2025

•Energy

A rural landscape with a narrow road winding through grassy fields, a pond on the right, and hills under a clear blue sky.

Shetland having one of its warmest springs on record so far

15 May 2025

•Weather

Labour MSP set to stand down at next election

15 May 2025

•News

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Bronze plaque with the text "sheriff court" beneath a relief of a coat of arms flanked by two heraldic beasts.

Man given ‘heavy penalty’ after admitting offences

15 May 2025

•Court

A stone civic building with a pointed roof, labeled "SOUTH RONALDSAY TOWN HALL," featuring chimneys, multiple windows, and a flagpole nearby, situated in a coastal town.

Court round-up 15 May 2025

15 May 2025

•Court

Wishart votes against assisted dying bill

14 May 2025

•Politics

A butcher in a dark uniform stands outside Sound Butchers shop, with meat cuts and fresh meat signage visible on the storefront behind him.

Diploma delight for young butcher

14 May 2025

•Business

Drink driver disqualified, fined and ordered to pay compensation

14 May 2025

•Court

Community payback order after ‘atrocious’ behaviour

14 May 2025

•Court

Scalloway drink-driver almost drove into two-year-old child while five times over limit

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