Sporting round-up 3 July 2026
Councillor Davie Sandison said a report compiled by the SIC chief executive offered ‘no pathways for resolution’
Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 15
Shetland captain Rhiannon Inkster said ‘for the first time I feel hopeful about Shetland hockey’s future’
- Edinburgh University awards honorary degree in recognition of pioneering role in establishing Shetland’s archives
- ‘A true scholar, with a wide breadth of interests and a remarkable record of practical achievement’
Alistair Carmichael said he was ‘angry’ and ‘offended’ by decision
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It is understood EnQuest is looking to reduce full-time workforce by around 25 per cent
SaxaVord Spaceport, the aquaculture industry and local politicians have also hailed Shetland Islands Council taking its first steps towards tunnels
The next step will be the creation of a 30-year implementation ‘route map’, which should come before elected members in September
The first of a series of ‘Shetland Strategy’ consultation events was held on Monday in Mossbank
- Meningitis vaccination programme
- Yell pupils head out on Swan
- Shetland features in new kids book
- Consultation on water charges
In this Viewpoint, Tommy Clark of the Save Scalloway Pool group explores a motion set to go before councillors and asks if local trustees can do more
Jonathan Wills looks at the prospect of Scottish independence in a first ‘Bressay essay’
Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 14
Anya Arcus and India Reynolds started the club after being inspired by Delting Women
Kirsti Morris will oversee races at this summer’s event in Glasgow
Buffalo cauliflower wings criticised for being too ‘out there’ for pupils