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Northern Isles ferry contract up for grabs as interest sought

17 April 2025

Octopus engineers heading north for RTS meter switchover

17 April 2025

Viking road damage compensation figure of £400k only an ‘initial estimate’

17 April 2025

A wet, empty road curves through a grassy landscape with scattered construction materials and a wind turbine in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Planning committee asked to approve Mossy Hill substation

16 April 2025

A northern gannet holds a stick and seaweed in its beak against a blue background.

‘Drastic population crashes’ among some Shetland seabirds

16 April 2025

Exterior view of the Brae Hotel building with a staircase leading to the entrance and large sign displaying the hotel name.

Hotel on the market, community ownership, bus station back to normal and more …

16 April 2025

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A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

Transport Scotland rows back pledge to offer free NorthLink travel to all under 22

16 April 2025

Three people stand in front of a fenced-off building on a sunny day. Two women are on the left and a man is on the right. The building has large windows and a pebble-dash exterior.

Delight as Brae energy hub secures over £100k to cover staffing costs

16 April 2025

A wooden door next to a stone wall with a sign that reads "Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network". The door has a smaller sign stating "IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED PLEASE KNOCK!.

Warning about potentially fatal opioid detected in local drugs

16 April 2025

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What’s in it for Shetland?

16 April 2025

Two women stand indoors holding a film clapperboard labeled "Shetland," preparing for a scene shoot.

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Shetland crime drama filming continues in Lerwick and Bigton

16 April 2025

Girlsta wind farm developer interested in shared ownership

However a councillor for the Shetland Central ward says the proposed three turbines are ‘just further accumulation of proposed energy infrastructure spreading across our landscape’

15 April 2025

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A man in a dark coat stands on an airstrip in front of a white helicopter; two other people walk toward the aircraft under a blue sky with clouds.

Plenty of ‘shared issues’ identified after last month’s Faroese visit

15 April 2025

Swan anniversary, medical evacuation, business funding and more …

15 April 2025

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A man standing in front of a building with the word "inn" on the facade.

Alcohol licences sought at Westings Inn and Fair Isle Bird Observatory

15 April 2025

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Ferry booking frustration

15 April 2025

A vintage photo of the ship "Hestmanden Stokmarknes" sailing on water, with a Norwegian flag flying at the stern.

Five historic vessels to visit Shetland to mark 80 years since end of World War Two

15 April 2025

MRI scanner in a hospital room, showing a patient table in front of the machine, two monitors, and nearby medical equipment.

Viking Community Fund celebrates hitting £1m milestone in grants

15 April 2025

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Two individuals walk on a grassy hill overlooking a beach and ocean under a cloudy sky.

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Scousburgh Sands to close for crime drama filming

15 April 2025

Independent councillor Lyall confirms she is seeking Lib Dem Holyrood candidacy

14 April 2025

A sign at the entrance of Viking Energy Wind Farm stands in front of a hill with a wind turbine in the background under a cloudy sky.

Viking Energy’s power output drops to 17 per cent

14 April 2025

A hospital sign in front of a building.

Pressure on hospital continues as more operations are cancelled

14 April 2025

A woman wearing a blue NHS Scotland uniform stands against a plain light-colored background, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

Marie nominated for national nursing award

14 April 2025

A close up of a stock board with many numbers on it.

Trump tariff market turmoil has impact on investments

14 April 2025

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Cullivoe road, harp retreat and more…

14 April 2025

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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 ‘running out of road’ after court appearance from custody

14 April 2025

A map showing a location marked in yellow, parking clearance in blue, and area of control in red on and near Commercial Road, Lerwick. Various businesses and road stops are labeled.

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Crime drama filming continues in Lerwick

14 April 2025

A women's soccer team in blue uniforms poses together on a field in front of a wire fence and trees.

Resounding victory for women’s football team in Orkney

12 April 2025

Drain repair work to affect bus services

12 April 2025

A paved road with double yellow lines runs uphill past stone walls, with a few cars parked on the right and houses visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

More Lerwick traffic calming measures being considered

Consultations are set to be held for Gilbertson Road, King Harald Street, South Road and Lochside

11 April 2025

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A rock band performs on stage with colorful lights and fog, as an enthusiastic audience watches and a person raises their arms in the foreground.

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Rising North tickets to go on sale tonight

11 April 2025

A calm lake reflecting the cloudy sky, surrounded by a barren, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and distant hills.

Scatsta hydrogen announcement still two to three weeks away

11 April 2025

A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

Discussions still ongoing over future of Clair oil export

11 April 2025

A woman wearing glasses, a blue jacket, and a bright pink scarf stands in a doorway, smiling at the camera.

‘Exciting milestone’ at renovated Bridge End outdoor centre

11 April 2025

No action taken against SIC over Stuart Hill data breach

11 April 2025

Two women in jackets stand indoors in front of a large window overlooking a street with stone buildings on a cloudy day.

‘We canna let this go’: new owners delighted to give tourist office a bright future

10 April 2025

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Stone church with arched windows and a square bell tower, under a cloudy sky, with bare tree branches and nearby buildings visible.

Former Lerwick church building back on the market

10 April 2025

Mackerel must be ‘fished sustainably’ says fishermen’s association

10 April 2025

Two people wearing life jackets and knit hats operate a small motorboat on a body of water, with fish farm nets visible in the background.

Arthur to head up ‘game-changing’ £4.4m mussel project

10 April 2025

Ten girls form a three-level human pyramid indoors near large windows, with a NorthLink Ferries banner and a ferry visible outside.

Gymnastics club get vital Island Games training in Aberdeenshire

10 April 2025

Lerwick sheriff court.

Court round-up 10 April

10 April 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Heroin the ‘purveyor of misery’ as pair linked to its supply jailed

9 April 2025

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Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Mossbank man gets unpaid work for violent attack on partner

9 April 2025

Metal fencing blocks access to old cannons set on grass near a brick wall; a sign states the area is closed for conservation work to preserve the site for future generations.

Four reports of vandalism at historic sites in last couple of years

Three incidents took place at the Clickimin Broch

9 April 2025

Careless overtaking costs fisherman his licence and £2,000

9 April 2025

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

Heavy fine and ban for repeat drink driver almost six times limit

9 April 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Young driver who crashed stolen car narrowly avoids jail

9 April 2025

Lerwick's Commercial Street. Photo: Shetland News

Self-caterers association calls for tourist tax plans to be paused

9 April 2025

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