Road in Scalloway to remain closed for now as work continues on burst water main

A street is blocked by orange cones and a "Road Closed Access Only" sign; construction vehicles are visible up the hill near residential buildings.

Road in Scalloway to remain closed for now as work continues on burst water main

22 January 2026

Two men are shown side by side: the left man is smiling, wearing a patterned sweater and a "VOTE GREEN" button; the right man has glasses, a beard, and is pictured in black and white.

It’s not that easy being green

As campaigning for the May election to the Scottish Parliament starts hotting up, former Labour candidate and ex-councillor, Dr Jonathan Wills, responds to the recent announcement by the Greens to field their own candidate and argues in this Viewpoint contribution that only the SNP has the power and is capable to implement some of the Green policies

22 January 2026

•Viewpoint

A large NorthLink ferry travels on the water under a cloudy sky, with a small boat anchored nearby in the foreground.

NorthLink sailings cancelled again

22 January 2026

•Transport

Disappointed but time to move on – Lerwick Spurs Football Club public statement

22 January 2026

•Letters

Emma has missed da boat – again

22 January 2026

•Letters

A tunnel with red, blue, and green lights.

Proposed future inter-island connectivity funding provides tunnel boost

21 January 2026

•Transport

A small ship sails through calm waters with hills and a few buildings visible in the background.

Whalsay Community Council says ferry status quo is a ‘ticking time bomb’

In response chair of the SIC’s environment and transport committee Moraig Lyall says work is underway on a new relief vessel project plus a review of the inter-island network

21 January 2026

•Transport

A construction site by the coast with a blue van labeled "Beattie" parked beside fenced-off materials; grassy hills and scattered houses in the background.

No Dunrossness planning breach, SIC says following review

Meanwhile education and families committee chairman Davie Sandison says the SIC is ‘wholly committed’ to engaging positively with parents on the future refurbishment of the school

21 January 2026

•Council

A group of young people and adults stand indoors, smiling and waving at the camera with a sign that reads "Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland.

Also in the news – 21 January 2026

Nugent challenges fellow candidates
Uplift responds to Trump comments
Young advisors sought to promote children’s rights
New CEO for pelagic fishermen

21 January 2026

•Also in the news

Wind turbines are installed on small rocky islands in a calm blue sea under a clear sky, with reflections visible on the water.

From Shetland to Åland: what happens when locals have the power to decide over wind farms?

As part of the ongoing PowerShift project, this feature by Erin Rizzato Devlin explores how commercial wind farms can bring benefits to island communities, highlighting existing renewable projects in Shetland and in the Finnish Åland islands.

21 January 2026

•Power Shift