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Lerwick sheriff court.

Walls man who controlled family with ‘fear and aggression’ is jailed

8 July 2026

Health board endowment fund gives £50k to Viking Genes

8 July 2026

Two visiting vessels to welcome public onboard this weekend

8 July 2026

Local businesses nominated for Highlands and Islands Thistle awards

8 July 2026

First SaxaVord rocket launch could take place in August

7 July 2026

Tourism chief backs BAKKA and more mobile vans in Lerwick

7 July 2026

A large cruise ship with multiple decks and lifeboats sails through calm waters under a grey sky. Steam emits from its smokestack.

Lack of parking on pier closure days to be raised with LPA

7 July 2026

A person stands in front of a shop with a sign reading "Blòths Welcome," advertising hospitality training, barista masterclasses, hand-roasted coffee, and specialist teas.

Smith shortlisted for Highland and Islands Thistle award

Blyde Welcome owner recognised for ‘outstanding contribution’ to hospitality

7 July 2026

Volunteer first responder stunned as Westside community rally to buy medical kits

6 July 2026

Sound pupils dig deep and help plant trees at Gremista estate

7 July 2026

Sun shines on Wastside Smiles fundraiser as almost 200 folk take part

6 July 2026

A two-storey building with a tiled roof, green and beige exterior, bay windows, a covered entrance, and planters along the paved area.

‘Exceptional’ staff praised in positive Brae care home report

Improvements requested at Edward Thomason and Taing Support Services

6 July 2026

Plenty of family fun at Scalloway foy

5 July 2026

Fire service attends Lerwick chippy after gas issue

5 July 2026

•Emergency services

The main entrance of Sandwick Junior High School, with a blue sign and yellow railings in front of the building.

Big improvement in Sandwick nursery inspection grades

4 July 2026

Fundraisers aim to cycle length of UK to Sumburgh in memory of colleague

4 July 2026

Traffic cone on statues trend reaches Lerwick

4 July 2026

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

Passenger airlifted from Hrossey overnight

3 July 2026

Sporting round-up 3 July 2026

3 July 2026

Port authority pays tribute to Charles Smith after 40 years of service

2 July 2026

Rugby club delighted as Glasgow Warriors star drops in to teach youngsters

2 July 2026

Podcast

Alistair Carmichael talks tunnels, working with Hannah Mary and career in politics

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 15

2 July 2026

Court round-up 2 July 2026

2 July 2026

Cuts to coastguard payments ‘disgraceful’, MP tells debate

Alistair Carmichael said he was ‘angry’ and ‘offended’ by decision

1 July 2026

A sign reading "EnQuest Sullom Voe Terminal" is mounted on a building with barbed wire along the roof.

Voluntary redundancy process underway at Sullom Voe Terminal as around 30 jobs could go

It is understood EnQuest is looking to reduce full-time workforce by around 25 per cent

1 July 2026

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Horse rider thrown to ground after dangerous overtake at Sumburgh

1 July 2026

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Pair who caused dogs ‘unnecessary suffering’ ordered to appear in court

1 July 2026

Man placed under supervision after ‘alarming and distressing’ incident

1 July 2026

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Driver caught 13 times over cocaine limit after stag do

1 July 2026

A red and white Coastguard helicopter in flight against a clear blue sky.

Person traced after emergency services called out to Knab

1 July 2026

•Emergency services

Vidlin and Mid Yell schools and nurseries praised by inspectors

30 June 2026

Also in the news 30 June

Meningitis vaccination programme
Yell pupils head out on Swan
Shetland features in new kids book
Consultation on water charges

30 June 2026

•Also in the news

Historic Maggie Helen turns heads on trip to Ireland

30 June 2026

A speed limit sign of 50 stands above a roadside sign reading "Welcome to VOE. Please drive carefully," with greenery and hills in the background.

Voe residents told to ‘keep pushing’ against pylons ahead of consultation

29 June 2026

Lerwick lifeboat responding to incident near Bressay

29 June 2026

Sporting round-up 29 June

29 June 2026

Hundreds of homes in Whalsay lose power

29 June 2026

Giants dance at St. Ninian’s Isle as part of unique puppet parade

28 June 2026

Podcast

Shetland Hockey speak about pitch proposals before council vote

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 14

28 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

Sun, smiles and a soaking in party atmosphere of Midsummer Carnival

28 June 2026

A man in a gray sweater and yellow boots sits on a rocky shore, looking at an otter. The background features cloudy skies and grassy hills.

Celebrities drawn to tears as much-loved otter film makes Gogglebox

27 June 2026

•Entertainment

Three people stand outside the Grantfield Vaccination Centre and Walk-In Clinic next to a sign on the building wall.

NHS walk-in clinic closed again due to staffing pressures

27 June 2026

Blue-green algae detected in another loch

27 June 2026

A yellow "Diversion" road sign with a right arrow is propped up on grass with sandbags, next to a road curve sign by a roadside fence.

Three months of Dales Lees cabling work to affect HGVs

26 June 2026

Also in the news 26 June

Construction training concern
Theatre group’s summer production
Islands festival fund
Algae warning

26 June 2026

•Also in the news

Transport manager set to retire

25 June 2026

Podcast

A ‘heritage vacuum’ where imaginations have been ‘Disneyfied’?

Sheeks Aboot Shetland – Episode 13
Folklorist Paul Moar and community artist Alex Purbrick are guests on the latest episode.

25 June 2026

•The Shetland Podcast

Map of Shetland projects showing energy infrastructure, wind farms, substations, and cable routes, with detailed project descriptions and a key for project status and type.

SSEN encourages communities to attend consultation meetings next week

25 June 2026

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