More work needed on Grutness pier

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Man dies after single vehicle crash in Papa Stour

18 July 2026

•News

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Author Donald S Murray to tutor New Zealand students in creative writing

19 July 2026

•News

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Landscape in Pain films to go on show at major energy conference

18 July 2026

•Energy

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Politicians want ‘long-term vision’ for air transport links

18 July 2026

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Bones found on Sand beach recovered by police

17 July 2026

•News

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‘Just go for it’ – Durham pupils overawed after school trip to Shetland

17 July 2026

•Community

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New air tax not expected to affect viability of Bergen service

International flights from airports in the Highlands and Islands will no longer be exempt from air tax

17 July 2026

SIC ferry Dagalien at the Toft terminal.

SIC’s ferry maintenance spend reached nearly £7m last year

17 July 2026

Call for a permanent monthly ‘Residents’ Impact Forum’

17 July 2026

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Updated

‘Major win’ for coastguard volunteers as planned cuts are paused

MCA surveys ‘not sufficiently detailed’, maritime minister says

16 July 2026

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A road sign for Cunningsburgh with the message "Please Drive Carefully" stands beneath a circular 50 mph speed limit sign beside a rural road.

Plans for new church in Cunningsburgh submitted

16 July 2026

•News

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Tunnel commitment from Burnham government would make a ‘positive impact’, SIC leader says

16 July 2026

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Family roots spanning back more than a century explored in Hillswick

16 July 2026

•History

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Six in line for first caps as Shetland inter-county football squad named

16 July 2026

•Sport

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Viking monitoring to focus only on affected watercourses

Constrained energy also at lowest level yet in June 2026

16 July 2026

•Energy

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‘Highs, lows, laughs and cries’ as fundraisers hike up Ben Nevis

15 July 2026

•Community

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Plans submitted for conversion of Bruce Hostel into flats

15 July 2026

•Housing

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High costs and unreliable deliveries for parcels in Shetland, report finds

15 July 2026

•News

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SIC to lobby Scottish Government over proposed flexible plastic recycling

15 July 2026

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Scottish secretary has ‘real interest’ in outcome of Westminster committee’s fixed links inquiry

15 July 2026

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15 July 2026

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Plans to lower speed limit through Cunningsburgh would reduce ‘road danger’

15 July 2026

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Shifting the blame to government?

15 July 2026

Reassuring debate on tourism

15 July 2026

Man in ‘critical condition’ after serious crash on Sunday morning

14 July 2026

•News

‘We know the limits of our powers’ – council chief clarifies the purpose of development charter

14 July 2026

The Gremista landfill site, where a supervisor has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. Pic. Shetland News

Landfill lifespan could be extended by 15 years through extension

14 July 2026

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Gymnastics club set for ‘amazing’ extra discounts on Loganair flights

14 July 2026

•Sport

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Also in the news 14 July 2026

New services at Specsavers after £34k investment
Community project moves to COPE
Radio 1 film critic visiting Shetland
Farmer comedian show at Mareel |

14 July 2026

•Also in the news

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SIC received more than £1m in property and land sales over last five years

14 July 2026

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No ‘golden goodbyes’ for councillors in next year’s election

14 July 2026

A large group of women in blue and white hockey kits, with a goalkeeper in orange and another in green, pose together on an artificial turf

Shetland Ladies warm up for Orkney clash with intensive Glasgow camp

14 July 2026

•Sport

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‘Ahead of his time’ – exhibition to celebrate work of pioneering photographer John D. Rattar

13 July 2026

•Arts

Aerial view of Brae High School campus with flat-roofed nursery block, dark-roofed school buildings, car park, and green sports pitches.

Brae nursery rated ‘very good’ after surprise visit in June

Peerie Foxes also given positive report after unannounced inspections

13 July 2026

•Education

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Fire extinguisher allegedly found in Lerwick lanes after boat vandalism

13 July 2026

•News

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Sporting round-up 13 July 2026

13 July 2026

•Sport

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SIC’s written off debt rises to nearly £330k

13 July 2026

Developers welcomed with open arms

13 July 2026

Islanders entitled to expect a ‘lasting legacy’

13 July 2026

Updated

Man arrested following single vehicle accident

Monday morning: B9076 road now open again

12 July 2026

•Police

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Canadian troubadour returns for concert on Monday

12 July 2026

•Entertainment

Hit the nail on the head

12 July 2026

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‘Phenomenal Phoebe’ team set off on Sumburgh to Lerwick fundraising walk

11 July 2026

•Community

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Victoria Pier is ‘working quayside’ says LPA after parking comments

11 July 2026

•News

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‘It’s just grown and grown’ – football camp sees biggest numbers yet

World Cup theme inspires over 100 bairns to sign up for week-long summer sessions

11 July 2026

•Sport

Lack of public confidence

11 July 2026