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Weather the biggest risk but all 103 turbines will be up by the end of the year, Vestas insists

27 January 2023

BA apologises after more trouble with Air Discount Scheme bookings

26 January 2023

Redefining community – big plans ahead for Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister

24 January 2023

Governments knew what caused October communication outage but never told the public

19 January 2023

NorthLink’s struggle to cope with demand for bookings

18 January 2023

Viking Energy shipments continue as first tower parts arrive

17 January 2023

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Dental practice closing after dentist’s death

17 January 2023

Three cheers for guizer jarl John Magnus Gray

13 January 2023

SSEN praises local response to last month’s power cut as repair work continues

Compensation cheques to households off for more than 48 hours should be in the post next week

11 January 2023

Spaceport reaches another milestone as partnership with rocket launch company is announced

11 January 2023

Braer 30 years on – the moment in history Shetland got away with it

Can a tanker accident happen again? And if so, how prepared is Shetland?

5 January 2023

Local dentist dies suddenly on New Year’s Day

4 January 2023

Space industry an ‘immense opportunity’ for Shetland

4 January 2023

Health chief dedicates OBE to hard working NHS staff

30 December 2022

Council funding settlement means a cut in real terms

23 December 2022

Plans for offshore wind farms east of Shetland at ‘very early stage’

20 December 2022

£200 alternative fuel payment, monkfish quota agreed, LFASS payments confirmed, January jump start

20 December 2022

Space industry catalyst for North Isles regeneration – Strang

Space port chief upbeat about being ahead in the race to host the first UK vertical rocket launch into space. Frank Strang also responds to concerns about the military’s role at SaxaVord Spaceport

19 December 2022

Fish landings down but expectations high for next year

19 December 2022

All power restored after SSEN re-connects 5,289 properties

18 December 2022

SSEN confident all households will be reconnected by Sunday

17 December 2022

Localised power cuts possible as SSEN continues work to bring back power to all homes

17 December 2022

Compensation for power cuts payable after 48 hours

17 December 2022

SSEN engineers re-connect 900 homes leaving 700 without power for a fifth night

16 December 2022

Westside communities unlikely to be reconnected before Monday

SSEN Distribution managed to restore power to 750 households over the last 24 hours

15 December 2022

People without power entitled to compensation, SSEN confirms

15 December 2022

Bayes set to close at Christmas

Meanwhile jobs are at risk at clothing retailer M&Co after going into administration

12 December 2022

Fishing industry celebrates big rise in cod quota

9 December 2022

‘There is always money when deemed to be necessary’ – councillor Scott

9 December 2022

NHS Shetland defends islands’ cancer treatment waiting times

8 December 2022

Council sets out community benefit expectations as offshore wind developers visit the isles

8 December 2022

Hundreds enjoy festive cheer as Santa comes to town

3 December 2022

Council to be evaluated on its climate change actions

2 December 2022

BBC unable to broadcast radio play on domestic abuse

1 December 2022

Coastguard teams stood down after false alarm

30 November 2022

Too early to celebrate ‘successful outcome’ of fish negotiations

25 November 2022

Telecoms blackout caused by fishing boat, government confirms

Carmichael snubbed when not invited to ‘Shetland incident’ debrief

22 November 2022

Viking not affected by SSE’s review of key investments

22 November 2022

A juggernaut or a tanker? Councillors discuss improvements at Sandwick JHS in preparation of inspectors’ visit next year

8 November 2022

More parents to benefit from free school meals and higher clothing grants

8 November 2022

NorthLink’s booking system updated as government announces three month freeze of ferry fares

7 November 2022

‘It’s horrific’ says Tingwall cattery owner as salmon pipe recycling business hopes for planning consent

Can a cat boarding business and a plant for shredding salmon pipes co-exist?

7 November 2022

Big thanks as six year old raises almost £2k for cancer charity

7 November 2022

HIAL employs 55 air traffic controllers.

HIAL workers reject ‘insulting’ pay offer

4 November 2022

A sign outside a stone building reads "Police Scotland, Police Lerwick, Shetland Area Office" on a clear day with a blue sky.

Police house refurbishment programme to get underway next year

3 November 2022

A sign outside a stone building reads "Police Scotland, Police Lerwick, Shetland Area Office" on a clear day with a blue sky.

More than £300,000 worth of drugs seized this year

2 November 2022

Ceiling caves in at Scalloway salmon plant

31 October 2022

Shetland fully connected once again

31 October 2022

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