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

Final planning approval for wind farm substation development

10 June 2025

Two people with glasses, one wearing a scarf and green top, the other in a checked suit and tie, sit side by side at a wooden table against a beige wall.

Inksters Solicitors expands into England and beyond

10 June 2025

Two women in blue athletic gear smile and display medals in front of a Kilmarnock Harrier & Athletic Club tent at an outdoor event.

Sporting round-up 10 June

10 June 2025

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Islanders suffer the poorest postal service in the country

9 June 2025

Countdown to this year’s Shetland Pride events

9 June 2025

Two people stand beside a banner about young sudden cardiac death, featuring statistics and information on screening and symptoms, with contact details for the CRY screening program.

Heart screening, port health reminder and more…

9 June 2025

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A man with gray hair and a beard wearing sunglasses, a suit, and a tie stands outdoors against a backdrop of cloudy sky.

Leask appointed new UHI Shetland chair

9 June 2025

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

Orkney win Stuart Cup for third time in a row

8 June 2025

A band performs on stage under colorful lights while a large crowd watches and dances in front of the stage at an indoor concert venue.

Biggest headline gig yet a success for the Plonkys

8 June 2025

•Entertainment

Three teenage soccer players compete for the ball on a grassy field, with two in red uniforms defending against one in blue. Spectators watch from the sidelines.

Shetland behind after first day of junior inter county

7 June 2025

A person with short brown hair wearing a red life jacket stands on a boat, with part of the sail and rigging visible in the background.

Lerwick stop-off for sailor aiming to circumnavigate Arctic Circle

7 June 2025

Five musicians stand on stage playing violins, with microphones and stage lights visible in the background.

High calibre and a lot of fun

Our reviewer Carol Jamieson thorough enjoyed the entertainment served up at this year’s Student Showcase

7 June 2025

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A woman and a boy stand side by side indoors. The boy wears a medal and a school sweatshirt, and both are smiling at the camera.

Also in the news: bike week, crofting bill, joke contest and more…

7 June 2025

•Also in the news

Three police officers in uniform stand in front of a police vehicle parked outdoors on a cloudy day.

Drug driving a ’significant problem’, roadside testing trial results show

Use of drug wipe kits in Shetland set to continue
Roll-out across Scotland expected to be slow and in small steps

6 June 2025

Estimated cost of Cullivoe road project rises by one third

6 June 2025

Lerwick power station is set to produce electricity well into the next decade.

Battery park construction set to get underway in ‘next few weeks’

6 June 2025

A middle-aged man with a shaved head in a dark suit jacket and light shirt stands outdoors against a blurred brown background.

Greens to discuss alternative drugs policy at public event

6 June 2025

A group of people holding string instruments pose for a photo in front of a staircase indoors, with some standing on the stairs and others on the ground floor.

Global appeal for fiddle week as event gears up for return

6 June 2025

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Two uniformed police officers stand outside a stone police station building with a sign reading "POLICE" above the entrance.

Police Scotland step up campaign to recruit more local people

5 June 2025

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.

Early hours assault lands man with £1.2k financial penalty

5 June 2025

Court round-up 5 June

5 June 2025

Eight men stand on a wooden Viking-style boat docked at a harbor, with shields lining the boat’s side and marine vessels visible in the background.

Sponsorship boost for Dim Riv

5 June 2025

Two older women stand side by side outdoors near a body of water with boats and ships in the background on a sunny day.

Crime fiction festival Shetland Noir set for 2026 return

5 June 2025

Ten people pose indoors, holding a large cheque for £400 from the Bank of Scotland with "Viking Genes Fund" written on it. Three people are kneeling in front, and seven are standing behind.

Donations handed over to Viking Genes

5 June 2025

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Two people wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility jackets stand on a dock with a ship and water in the background.

Availability of power the ‘big uncertainty’ for Rosebank electrification plans

4 June 2025

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

‘Great news’ as procurement process starts for two new freight ferries

4 June 2025

A large group of people on stage hold certificates at the Saltire Awards Ceremony 2025, with a presentation screen and banners in the background.

Young folk celebrated after racking up over 22,000 hours volunteering

4 June 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Sentencing adjourned after embezzler fails to appear in court

4 June 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Court round-up 4 June

4 June 2025

A small caravan and shed sit in a fenced field beside a wet rural road, with rolling grassy hills and cloudy skies in the background.

Appeal over Bigton bothy refusal thrown out by planning committee

4 June 2025

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Seven people, mostly in matching blue and green jackets, sit in front of a building with signs for Lerwick Outdoor Bowling Club and Lerwick Distillery. One holds a large brown paper bag.

Bowlers battle it out for new handcrafted distillery trophy

4 June 2025

A large group of people in high-visibility vests gather outside a building, looking up at the camera and smiling. Some are dressed in colorful clothing and rain gear.

Shetland Pride makes urgent plea for volunteers ahead of 2025 celebration

3 June 2025

NatureScot lodges objection to salmon farm plans

3 June 2025

Construction workers operate heavy machinery to lay and smooth asphalt on a rural road under a cloudy sky, with vehicles nearby.

Inter-island flights to remain at Sumburgh for another week

3 June 2025

Aerial view of a grassy coastal island with a lighthouse, buildings, and cliffs, surrounded by calm sea under a cloudy sky at sunset.

MP says government ‘must engage with Northern Isles space industry’ following defence review

3 June 2025

A teacher helps a student at their desk in a classroom with a chalkboard showing geometric shapes in the background.

Teachers could walk out in row over excessive workloads

3 June 2025

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Four adults stand indoors beside a table draped with a Union Jack flag and a framed photograph, with one person in ceremonial dress and official chains.

Two receive British Empire Medals for tireless volunteering work

2 June 2025

A group of people stand outside a building holding signs with messages calling for a ceasefire and opposing genocide in Gaza.

Local people express horror at Gaza suffering and demand ceasefire

MP calls for Israeli arms embargo and the recognition of the Palestinian state
Local writers sign public letter calling on the world to end the collective silence

2 June 2025

A group of people, many wearing medals, pose and smile outside a building labeled "noost" with a man in the center holding a trophy.

Sporting round-up 2 June

2 June 2025

Shetland College's main Gremista campus.

Lerwick college building identified as possible location for new museum store

2 June 2025

A woman sitting at a desk with a laptop in front of her.

Local UHI chief among names signing letter to PM encouraging investment in colleges

2 June 2025

Written off SIC debt rises to nearly £280k

2 June 2025

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A corner bookshop called "The Shetland Times" with books displayed in the windows, a wooden outdoor table, and a planter on a pedestrian street.

Bookshop to remain in business

1 June 2025

A group of people dressed in Viking costumes, holding shields and axes, stand outdoors in a celebratory pose with hills in the background.

Jarl squads join in the fun as Aith lifeboat gala offers something for everyone

31 May 2025

Person holding a collection of used disposable vapes in both hands, with a rocky background.

Local retailers given advice ahead of ban on sale of single-use vapes

31 May 2025

A person stands on the balcony of a white lighthouse overlooking a body of water with hills in the background, under an overcast sky.

Da Muckle Roe Lichthoose

Julie Dennison fae Muckle Roe discusses da history o da oreeginal Muckle Roe lichthoose. Da hindmaist keeper o da licht, Jack Williamson, is her graandfaider, an da majority o da information ati dis piece cam fae a interview wi him an his wife Kathleen in Mairch 2022

31 May 2025

Three workers in high-visibility clothing and helmets walk on a wooden path next to a large underground cable in a trench at a construction site.

Clear plan for SSEN workers’ accommodation needed ‘quickly’, SIC leader says

30 May 2025

A women's field hockey team, wearing blue and white uniforms with medals, poses together outdoors, many with arms raised and smiling for the photo.

Sporting round-up 30 May

30 May 2025

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