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Revised community council scheme approved but change to minimum age draws debate

25 March 2025

Mobile breast screening service to return

25 March 2025

A police car with bilingual “Police/Poileas” markings is parked by a waterfront at night, with town lights reflected on the water in the background.

Islanders encouraged to fill in police survey

25 March 2025

The cargo vessel Helliar arriving at Lerwick harbour - Photo: Valian

Shipping sector must go carbon free by 2050, UK Government says

25 March 2025

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Essential visits only at hospital due to high level of respiratory illness

24 March 2025

Two people wearing running gear jog side by side on a grassy coastal trail with the sea and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

From toe to tip – ultramarathon race to take runners from Sumburgh to Unst

24 March 2025

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Sign for St. Olaf Street Dental Clinic advises using the main entrance on Harbour Street. Ornate black metal fence and building in the background.

Planning round up 24 March

24 March 2025

James and Theo most popular baby names last year

24 March 2025

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Mareel granted late licences for Rising North events

Lerwick restaurant C’est La Vie has also been granted more occasional alcohol licences

24 March 2025

An elderly woman wearing a sash and tiara sits beside a man in a suit, celebrating her 100th birthday with a decorated cake and a card featuring a couple.

Charlotte celebrates her 100th birthday

23 March 2025

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Mental health first aid courses to return in May

23 March 2025

A woman in a white sweater stands in a shop, smiling and holding two framed pieces of artwork. Shelves around her display crafts, signs, and decorative items.

New craft shed set to open in South Mainland

22 March 2025

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A large group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes carry flaming torches and march at night, surrounding a wooden ship structure on a street.

Fiery finish to Delting festivities

22 March 2025

Four women standing in an art studio, surrounded by paintings and artwork on display.

Fine art students’ work to go on show

22 March 2025

Seven firefighters in uniform, holding helmets and standing in a row outside a building with red garage doors. One person in black clothing stands among them.

Seven firefighters to join stations throughout isles

21 March 2025

A group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes parade down a street, some carrying shields and axes, with adults and children leading the procession.

Proud moment as James leads Delting Up Helly Aa

21 March 2025

A woman plays a grand piano while a young man stands and plays a double bass on a stage with music stands and microphones.

Gala concert ‘snapshot of the many brilliant performances’ at youth music festival

21 March 2025

A winding road leads to a small village with colorful houses on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Councillor’s welcome for proposal to reduce Ladies Drive speed limit to 40mph

21 March 2025

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Public meeting to discuss harms of wind turbine noise

21 March 2025

Report on councillors’ pay increases to go in front of elected members

21 March 2025

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21 March 2025

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Japanese pods will be considered for new freight ferries, Transport Scotland confirms

20 March 2025

‘Beautiful music from a talented bunch of young people’ at awards event

20 March 2025

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Scalloway post office moves along Main Street

20 March 2025

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Police seek witnesses after man arrested for alleged road traffic offences

20 March 2025

A painted cardboard boat with paper decorations is on fire at the edge of a body of water.

Burra nursery UHA, food supply bill, charitable trustees and more…

20 March 2025

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NHS staff ‘are under pressure’, health director says

20 March 2025

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Jobs boost as Ronas Voe fish factory to reopen

20 March 2025

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Largest private donation yet for folk festival as new sponsor comes on board

20 March 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Court round-up 19 March

20 March 2025

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Hannah Mary Goodlad likely to contest Shetland seat for SNP in Holyrood elections

19 March 2025

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Tickets selling fast for young musician of the year final tonight

19 March 2025

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Trio sent to prison after assault which left victim ‘scarred for life’

19 March 2025

A small room with two single beds, a mirror, a chair, blue accent panels, and a window showing an outdoor view.

Plans for new freight vessels go on show

External transport forum chair councillor Moraig Lyall said she is keen to see progression towards construction ‘as soon as possible’

19 March 2025

Lerwick sheriff court.

Court hears of drug ‘trafficking enterprise’ as pair admit charges

19 March 2025

Man told to pay £2k in compensation after crashing stolen car

19 March 2025

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Lerwick's Commercial Street. Photo: Shetland News

Tourism sector invited to give views on potential visitor levy

19 March 2025

A recreation room with a pool table, tables and chairs, potted plants, large windows, a wall-mounted TV, and double wooden doors.

Construction starts on Brae energy hub as appeal for directors made

19 March 2025

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Singing talent wows Mareel crowd on busy day at youth music festival

18 March 2025

Ten young women in football uniforms stand in a row outdoors beside the ruins of a stone castle, with hills and cloudy skies in the background.

Women’s team set for inaugural league cup bow ahead of Island Games

18 March 2025

Eight people stand indoors, each holding large ceremonial checks from Bank of Scotland made out to various organizations, smiling for a group photo.

Delight for local charities after EnQuest funding boost

18 March 2025

A single-story building with a gray metal roof and blue doors, labeled "South Nesting Public Hall, Gummanar Hall," with recycling bins and a wheelchair ramp in front.

Three halls earn share of £410k energy funding pot

18 March 2025

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A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

Public invited to give views on replacement freight ferry plans

18 March 2025

SIC seeking views on use of phones in schools

18 March 2025

Hopes that new musculoskeletal care app will reduce waiting times

18 March 2025

Overnight road closure to allow SSE to remove equipment

18 March 2025

A group of eight young people stands on stage under stage lights, with a Shetland Youth Music Festival 2025 sign projected on the wood-paneled wall behind them.

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Talent shines as youth music festival returns

17 March 2025

A portable outdoor pizza oven with a fire inside is set up on a wooden platform; next to it, a cooked pepperoni pizza with onions sits on a black cutting board.

Pop-up pizzeria plans pick up pace

17 March 2025

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