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Women call for societal shift in Shetland after survey highlights abuse, misogyny and harassment

More than half of respondents to Shetland Women’s Aid survey had experienced gender-based violence

7 March 2025

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Care home planning new admissions after making improvements

7 March 2025

Transformers arrive at Gremista site in latest milestone for SSEN project

7 March 2025

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Funding awards and more…

7 March 2025

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UHI aquaculture students celebrated at national awards

7 March 2025

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Fishing leaders’ anger after Swinney told to avoid saying ‘spatial squeeze’ on isles visit

6 March 2025

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World Book Day – readers share their creative costumes

6 March 2025

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Former councillor Florence Grains will be ‘sorely missed’

6 March 2025

Council under investigation by data regulator for Hill breach

6 March 2025

Glamping pod in Lerwick given green light despite neighbours’ objections

6 March 2025

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The right of choice

6 March 2025

Arch Henderson acquired by international firm

6 March 2025

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Active Schools ‘concern was wrong’, councillor admits

6 March 2025

IJB to exceed annual savings target

6 March 2025

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Transport official questions if pod lounges are safer than shared cabins

Robina Barton said she felt ‘very vulnerable’ in one, and said she is not alone

5 March 2025

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Fire service working with HSE to improve welfare standards at three fire stations

5 March 2025

•Emergency services

Lerwick man who subjected Aberdeen schoolgirl to almost daily domestic abuse jailed

5 March 2025

A large blue and white boat named "Dunter" is docked at a pier on a cloudy day.

Bill for stand-in tug after Dunter damage reached more than £300k

5 March 2025

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Flea displeased at ‘his own’ community council for Levenwick objection

5 March 2025

Consultant among first to receive new credential in rural and remote health

5 March 2025

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

Construction on long-awaited freight-plus ferries could start in early 2026

5 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.

Shetland has lowest recorded crime rate in Scotland, new figures show

5 March 2025

Brae district heating scheme moves step closer with new study

5 March 2025

A Logan Air aircraft with tartan tail design is mid-flight against a partly cloudy sky. The plane's propellers are in motion.

‘One of the most exciting times for aviation’ – hybrid-electric plane could be used to go as far as Glasgow

4 March 2025

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Norway firm exploring idea of salmon farm off Shetland’s east coast

4 March 2025

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‘Huge step forward’ for tunnel groups as Norwegian firm appointed to carry out investigations

4 March 2025

Parliament inquiry to ‘examine the reality of Scotland’s launch readiness’

4 March 2025

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OVO to head north to take part in energy advice event

4 March 2025

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Operations could be cancelled as NHS warns of continued ‘pressures’ at hospital

4 March 2025

Voar Redd Up, 20mph timeline and more…

4 March 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.

Hjaltland out of service until weekend at least

4 March 2025

A ferry named "Fivla Lerwick" is docked at a harbor with land visible in the background. The ferry's hull is blue and white with red accents.

Council exploring building two new ferries with £10m government grant

4 March 2025

Van given go-ahead for Yell despite ‘concerns’ from ferries department

3 March 2025

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Signs going up for new 20mph zones in Lerwick

3 March 2025

A child wearing a red hat and patterned coat climbs a rope net structure at an outdoor playground.

SIC to undertake playpark review to provide fairer provision

3 March 2025

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Inspection reports go in front of education and families committee councillors

Reassurance was given that any recommendations for improvement are being worked on

3 March 2025

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Sporting round-up 3 March 2025

3 March 2025

Innovative project aims to revive seagrass habitats

3 March 2025

Clickimin pool to close for a day following ‘body fluids’ incident

2 March 2025

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Edinburgh funk rockers announced as second Rising North headliner

2 March 2025

Brewery bottles a thing of the past as company switches to cans

2 March 2025

A blue metal building with a sign for a local food bank stands on a gray pavement, surrounded by a wooden fence. A wind turbine is visible on a hill in the background.

Long-awaited COPE expansion plans get underway

1 March 2025

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‘Significant duplication’ across some SIC meetings, auditors say

2 March 2025

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Cullivoe celebrates Up Helly Aa in style

1 March 2025

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Slide towards 21st century fascism

1 March 2025

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

Freight sailings cancelled due to adverse forecast

1 March 2025

Council confirms Hill data breach but says financial information not leaked

28 February 2025

Harbour infrastructure contract awarded for Fair Isle ferry project

The contract, for work in Fair Isle and Grutness, is worth more than £30 million

28 February 2025

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