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Sumburgh security team set to walk 25 miles in aid of ‘Phenomenal Phoebe’

Group of ten to trek from airport to town for charity on 11 July

5 June 2026

A turboprop passenger airplane parked on an airstrip with mountains in the background.

MSPs join in calling Scottish Government to protect Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness service

5 June 2026

Procurement underway on next Northern Isles ferry contract

5 June 2026

A fishing net in the water.

Salmon farm off Vementry which drew fishing objections is approved by SIC

4 June 2026

Gaada set to be represented in major exhibition at V&A in Dundee

4 June 2026

Four men in kilts hold a "Brae Shetland Tartan Army" banner with Viking characters in front of two maroon doors.

America-bound Shetlanders sought for World Cup group photo

4 June 2026

Dental examination in progress with a patient reclining as a dentist performs a check-up.

NHS trialling improved access to public dental service

4 June 2026

A two-lane road curves along a hilly landscape with a guardrail on the right, next to a body of water under an overcast sky.

Warning about oil spill along Dales Lees road

4 June 2026

Bronze plaque with the text "sheriff court" beneath a relief of a coat of arms flanked by two heraldic beasts.

Court round-up 4 June 2026

4 June 2026

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Jail warning for Walls man behind ‘harrowing’ attacks on family and dog

3 June 2026

Map showing three potential routes for a project, labeled as Route Option 1 (green), Route Option 2 (red), and Route Option 3 (blue) in a region of the Shetland Islands.

Potential for sections of overhead line proposed near Voe to be placed underground, SSEN says

SSEN Transmission is to share updated plans for a number of developments at an upcoming round of consultation events

3 June 2026

Lerwick sheriff court.

Accused warned to stop ‘mucking around’ and take court case seriously

3 June 2026

Classic motor show celebrates its 21st event this weekend

3 June 2026

Bronze plaque with the text "sheriff court" beneath a relief of a coat of arms flanked by two heraldic beasts.

Man narrowly avoids jail for violent assault

3 June 2026

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Sandwick man ordered to be of good behaviour after admitting domestic abuse

3 June 2026

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

Woman airlifted after suffering leg injury on cruise visit to Mousa

3 June 2026

•Emergency services

New two-day rock music event in memory of ‘Gus’ revs up for action

GusFest is being held this weekend in memory of the late Angus ‘Gus’ Williamson

3 June 2026

People invited to take part in research on energy costs and disability

3 June 2026

Twin-engine Loganair airplane with a red and black tartan tail livery flying against a blue sky.

Updated

Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness flight services to be reduced

2 June 2026

Shetland Pride organisers urgently look for more volunteers

2 June 2026

Sullom Voe Terminal. Photo: BP

Objection lodged against SVT turbines over impact on port’s radar system

1 June 2026

Shetland’s junior sports stars prepare to face old foes in junior inter-county

1 June 2026

Sporting round-up 1 June

1 June 2026

Aerial view of a coastal island with rugged terrain, surrounded by the ocean, under a partly cloudy sky. The edge of an aircraft wing is partially visible on the right side.

BT planning telecommunications upgrade in Foula

1 June 2026

Vehicles waiting at the entrance of a single-lane tunnel with height restriction sign.

Looking back on the week – from tunnels to tales from the community

31 May 2026

Relay for Life raises more than £100,000 so far

31 May 2026

Sturgeon discusses Shetland pendant in new interview about embezzled SNP funds

31 May 2026

In pictures: Relay for Life

30 May 2026

More tunnel cost estimates released ahead of key council meeting next month

30 May 2026

The Sands of Breckon in Yell.

Two Yell beaches celebrated again for their beauty

29 May 2026

‘Scotland’s energy must be in Scotland’s hands’ says MSP as Holyrood backs devolution motion

29 May 2026

A group of large wind turbines stands on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Scottish Government calls for energy powers to be devolved to Holyrood

28 May 2026

Giants ready to walk the sand at St Ninian’s Isle as Shetlanders urged to join in

28 May 2026

Also in the news 28 May 2026

Streamline given hefty fine
People warned about rogue traders
Poignant drama at Mareel
Community project fund opens

28 May 2026

•Also in the news

Alfie raises thousands for charity in searing Edinburgh run

28 May 2026

Close-up of high-visibility police uniforms with the word "POLICE" printed in large white letters on a blue background.

Lerwick assault incident remains under investigation

28 May 2026

Andrew Jennings named professor of island studies by UHI

28 May 2026

UHI Shetland pair scoop awards for ‘significant impact’ on student life

27 May 2026

Scottish Sea Farms fined £70k for breaches at Gremista site

27 May 2026

Mussels on ice at a market.

Also in the news 27 May 2026

Mussel production increases
Shetland Fiddle Week returns
Summer of sport locally
Youth orchestra head to Norway

27 May 2026

•Also in the news

A Loganair aircraft is seen landing on a runway near the coast with houses and grassy hills in the background.

‘Shocks in the system’ led to Heathrow route being scrapped

27 May 2026

A person in a brown dress stands outdoors on a hill, holding a guitar upright. The background shows a coastline with fields and a cloudy sky.

Shetland, Stavanger and Sheffield brought together as Sturgeon awarded funding for music project

27 May 2026

Leo most used baby name in Shetland last year

27 May 2026

Council launches survey on childcare provision

26 May 2026

Two connected red and white buildings under a cloudy sky with a wooden swing set in the foreground, situated on a grassy area.

Shetland Christian Youth Camp to hold open day to celebrate 30 years

26 May 2026

Sign at a car park entrance reads "No smoking in this car park or on these premises. All contractors to report to Estates Office. IN." Scaffolding on a building in the background.

Major incident declared at Gilbert Bain Hospital after widespread network outage

25 May 2026

Ex-SNP chief used embezzled money to buy from local company

Peter Murrell – who admitted embezzling just over £400,000 from the SNP – spent £425 on a pendant at Shetland Jewellery

25 May 2026

Survey launched into future of adult care services

The council says the aim is to put together a ‘case for change’

25 May 2026

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