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Nazi slurs?

9 October 2025

UHI to shift student accommodation focus away from Knab amid concerns over viability

8 October 2025

Edinburgh castle, edinburgh, scotland.

Murder accused ‘like a zombie’ after alleged crime, court hears

8 October 2025

The front of the Sella Ness accommodation block.

‘Underutilised’ hotel and accommodation camp both in mix to house SSEN workers during energy projects

Energy giant also defends potential use of pylons as better for the environment

8 October 2025

Four people stand indoors in front of a ship’s wheel display; one person holds a plaque or award and they are all facing the camera and smiling.

Young sail trainee scoops Swan award

8 October 2025

A volleyball team of eight women and one man stands on an indoor court posing for a group photo; the players wear matching blue and white uniforms.

Women’s volleyball team celebrate victory in maiden league outing

8 October 2025

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A silver trophy with red and white ribbons labeled "Scottish Gas" is displayed next to a sign reading "Trophy Tour Presented by NorthLink Ferries.

Scottish Cup in town as part of islands tour

8 October 2025

Advanced two-end knitting (tvaandsstickning) in colour with Karin Kahnlund

New charity aims to support local knitting community

8 October 2025

A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes is posing for a photo.

Sandness murder accused said he ‘definitely killed’ partner, court hears

7 October 2025

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Innate sovereignty

8 October 2025

A swimmer wearing goggles and a swim cap performs the butterfly stroke in a pool, creating a splash in the water.

Young swimmers smash personal bests at age group championships

7 October 2025

Three modern yellow houses under construction, with building materials, fencing, and debris visible in the foreground along a curved street.

SIC mid-market rent project aims to increase access to affordable housing

A new arms-length external organisation is set to buy six new homes in Lerwick

7 October 2025

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A white dog on a leash walks beside a person in black pants and outdoor shoes on a grassy lawn.

Doggy delight could be in store as Girlsta park plans lodged

7 October 2025

A wide, empty road with parked vans on the right, stone buildings on the left, overcast sky, and a few distant pedestrians and cars.

A ‘waste of money’? Community council discusses traffic calming proposals

7 October 2025

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What happened to the 50mph limit?

7 October 2025

An older man stands outdoors with his hands in his jacket pockets; a white lighthouse and building are visible in the background near the sea.

Cleeves returns to Fair Isle 50 years after summer job in bird observatory

7 October 2025

No confirmed time of repair yet for damaged subsea cable

Shetland customers of providers including Vodafone, Sky and TalkTalk have been without broadband since Friday afternoon

6 October 2025

•Connectivity

Woman with blonde hair wearing a grey blazer and black shirt, smiling and showing braces on her teeth, against a plain background.

SIC announces preferred candidate for new chief education officer post

6 October 2025

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A small airport terminal building labeled "Sumburgh Airport" stands near a beach with grassy dunes and clear blue water in the foreground.

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Flights resume after telecommunications issues at Sumburgh Airport

Loganair flights resumed this afternoon

6 October 2025

SIC to register concern with government over cod quota proposals

6 October 2025

Motion on SIC investments linked to Israel government passed in council chamber

6 October 2025

SSEN consultation event called off following flight disruption

6 October 2025

A narrow, uphill street with "SLOW" painted on the road, flanked by brick buildings on both sides. Two cars are parked on the street. Cloudy sky in the background.

Planning round-up 6 October

6 October 2025

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All flights cancelled at Sumburgh Airport after ‘telecommunication issues’

5 October 2025

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Large ocean waves crashing with misty spray under a cloudy sky; green hills are visible in the distant background.

New UK record for October low pressure set in Baltasound

Meanwhile SSEN is reporting power cuts today (Sunday) in areas such as Burra and parts of the Westside

5 October 2025

A man with white curly hair and 18th-century clothing holds a glass of dark beverage, looking at it with a slight smile against a dark background.

Ken Speckle Papers: making the archipelago great again

5 October 2025

A man sitting outdoors holds a glass of red wine, smiling. A bicycle with a bag is parked behind him, and string lights hang from trees in the background.

A Shetland moment

In this Viewpoint, the former Scottish Labour candidate and Shetland Charitable Trust reform campaigner Pete Hamilton offers a response to Jonathan Wills’ recent opinion piece, and provides some suggestions for increasing local control

5 October 2025

A raccoon’s face is illustrated with the word “groovy!” forming its eyes and surrounding it, set against a textured pink background.

Young promoters return with all-ages gig

5 October 2025

•Entertainment

An older man in a blue shirt and a young woman in a black top sit side by side on a red bench outdoors, smiling at the camera. A stone wall and greenery are in the background.

Winter programmes return to the radio

4 October 2025

A white van towing a small excavator on a trailer is parked on the side of an empty rural road under a blue sky.

Broadband and energy boosts for island communities at north and south of Shetland

4 October 2025

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Cable damage causes more internet disruption

3 October 2025

•Connectivity

A group of people stands indoors holding a large "Fishing For Litter" banner, celebrating 20 years and 23,000 tonnes of marine litter removed from Scottish seas.

‘Long may it continue’ – Fishing For Litter scheme celebrates 20th anniversary

3 October 2025

Sullom Voe Terminal. Photo: BP

Sullom Voe operator concern at government’s carbon capture funding strategy

3 October 2025

A small room with two sets of bunk beds, white linens, wood-paneled walls, and a nightstand in the middle under bright overhead lights.

No current plans to bring back shared cabins in next ferry contract, minister says

3 October 2025

A women’s soccer team and coaches pose for a group photo on grass, wearing matching white and blue uniforms, with fields and hills in the background.

Girls and women football club to hold ‘come and try’ day

3 October 2025

Also in the news: cod quota, chippy awards and more…

3 October 2025

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A large NorthLink ferry travels on the water under a cloudy sky, with a small boat anchored nearby in the foreground.

Saturday’s ferries cancelled, NorthLink says

There will also be no freight sailings tonight or Saturday

3 October 2025

A caucasian woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a navy blazer and floral blouse, smiles gently, sitting in an office with blinds and plants in the background.

Council planning to hold community engagement drop-in events

2 October 2025

A damaged wind turbine with broken blades stands against a cloudy sky.

SSE declines to elaborate on fate of damaged turbine blade

2 October 2025

A portable wooden sauna named "Haar Sauna" with a green roof sits on sandy ground, surrounded by a wooden fence. Rolling grassy hills and a clear blue sky are in the background.

Plans submitted for mobile sauna in Lerwick

2 October 2025

Map showing a bus layby and link path with surrounding roads, houses, fields, and contour lines indicated.

Another path planned for Gulberwick

2 October 2025

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

Court round-up 2 October

2 October 2025

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A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Boats cancelled, storytelling events and more…

2 October 2025

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Autonomy? What autonomy?

2 October 2025

A large fish farming cage floats on rough sea water, with safety nets and buoys, under a cloudy sky near a rocky shoreline.

Salmon farm company exploring new development off Skerries

1 October 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Young trio ordered to pay Dogs Against Drugs compensation for drugs offences

1 October 2025

A man in a yellow waterproof suit and red life jacket stands on a dock beside an orange lifeboat on a sunny day.

‘Genuine honour’ for Nathan as Aith lifeboat gets new coxswain

1 October 2025

•Emergency services

A car ferry with its ramp lowered is docked at a pier, ready to load vehicles. Water and a rocky shoreline are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Papa Stour linkspan works postponed until next year

1 October 2025

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