Road reopens after Quarff crash

‘Outrageous’ high-speed chase on wet roads leads to driving ban

11 March 2026

•Court

Man fined after police assaults and cell urination

11 March 2026

•Court

Court round-up 11 March

11 March 2026

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Convener Manson vows to ‘fight on’ after call for her to quit

10 March 2026

Council bans indoor storage of e-bikes after fire concerns

10 March 2026

Scott believes Manson should step down from convener role

10 March 2026

A man in an orange T-shirt plays guitar and sings into a microphone on stage under soft lighting.

Also in the news 10 March 2026

Folk festival programme
Donald Murray book launch
Drones capture porpoise footage
People needed for energy workshops
Arts funding
Fishing manifesto support
Nugent on gender recognition reform

10 March 2026

A large metallic rocket engine is being moved by a crane, with a worker in a yellow jacket standing nearby at an industrial site.

Unst folk to be given first opportunity to view SaxaVord launches

10 March 2026

•Space

Serco NorthLink's passenger ferries are again facing weather-related disruption this week. Photo: Ronnie Robertson

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Freight sailings disrupted on Wednesday

10 March 2026

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Tackling gender-based violence a ‘whole community issue’, charity says

9 March 2026

•News

Rocket firm planning first launch from Unst this summer

9 March 2026

•Space

Development company to continue supporting Hillswick shop board for another year

9 March 2026

•Business

Sporting round-up 9 March

9 March 2026

•Sport

A person wearing glasses, a dark coat, and a mustard jumper stands outside in front of a stone building with large windows.

Greens best way to ‘counter’ Reform in regional vote, party claims

9 March 2026

•Election

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black blazer and patterned top poses for a formal portrait against a dark background.

Macdonald accuses Scottish Government of lack of urgency in tackling fuel poverty

9 March 2026

•Election

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Rolling, rolling, rolling. Passengers feared the NorthLink ferry was going to capsize on Wednesday night before the captain regained control of the vessel with 500 passengers on board.

NorthLink warns of potential ferry disruption

9 March 2026

A child with tiger face paint and an orange striped shirt holds a copy of "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" by Judith Kerr in a modern kitchen.

Looking back on the week: Turriefield, council finances and who benefits from Shetland’s energy resources

8 March 2026

•News

NHS Shetland ‘delighted’ by interest in suicide prevention group

8 March 2026

•Health

Bakehouse planned by Bigton bakery team

6 March 2026

UHI Shetland students celebrated at aquaculture awards

6 March 2026

•Marine

Young child in a tiger costume and face paint holds a copy of the book "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" in a modern kitchen setting.

World Book Day 2026 gallery

5 March 2026

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Several handwritten letters and notes on lined and unlined paper, arranged on a dark surface; text is written in cursive with varying pen types.

‘A rare privilege’: original Hugh MacDiarmid manuscripts and letters to feature in exhibition

5 March 2026

•Arts

Public spending watchdog’s concern over SIC’s projected cumulative £134m budget gap

The Accounts Commission has called on the council to urgently increase the pace of its change programme

5 March 2026

Also in the news 5 March 2026

Northern Isles ferry service contract progress
Knitting meeting
Salmon farmers help out in heavy snow
Library team celebrates World Book Day
Giants Dance in Da Simmer Dim workshops

5 March 2026

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

More ferry frustrations over drydocking disruption

The SIC says the Bluemull Sound ferry Geira might only return from drydock on 20 April

4 March 2026

Three people, two children and one adult, sit perched in a large tree surrounded by foliage, all looking in the same direction with concerned expressions.

Jurassic Park next up for foodbank film screenings

4 March 2026

A person reclines in a modern, dark-colored chair with a high backrest, covered by a beige blanket, set against a dark background with a bright curved light.

Lie-flat pods set to be installed on ferries in coming weeks

3 March 2026

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A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

Shipyard decision for new freight-flex ferries expected imminently

3 March 2026

Sporting round-up 3 March

3 March 2026

•Sport

Lerwick hyperbaric centre given £15k cash boost

3 March 2026

•News

A narrow alleyway flanked by old stone buildings with a clock tower in the background under a clear blue sky.

Local place plan in the works for Lerwick

3 March 2026

An aerial view of a blue building next to the water.

UHI Shetland confirms Scalloway will be future site of campus

2 March 2026

•News

Man to stand trial for alleged rape of teenage girl

2 March 2026

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RSPB has ‘serious concerns’ around cumulative impact on birds from developments across Shetland

2 March 2026

•Nature

Children and adults ride bicycles on a closed-off street during a community event, with trees lining both sides of the road and people in casual clothing.

Also in the news 2 March 2026

Drumquin plans
Praise for Active Schools programme
No NHS decision on World Cup bank holiday

2 March 2026

Four people in high-visibility jackets and hard hats are having a discussion outside a building in daylight.

Looking back on the week: first minister visit, GP drop-in, council tax

1 March 2026

•News

A woman stands and speaks to a seated audience in a hall, with banners and a Climate Hub presentation projected behind her.

Twelve projects shortlisted for climate action participatory funding

1 March 2026

•Climate

A group of people pose indoors with an award and a certificate, next to a framed portrait and a man in a formal uniform with medals.

Drama group presented with Kings Award for voluntary service

28 February 2026

A person in Viking costume holding a sword and shield stands in front of a burning wooden Viking ship at night.

Fiery finale to Cullivoe Up Helly Aa procession

28 February 2026

•In Pictures

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Man behind major Unst shop theft remanded in custody

27 February 2026

•Court

Also in the news 27 February 2026

Moar Doors success
Energy minister’s benefit concern
Local arts commissions
Disappointment at Waitrose mackerel decision

27 February 2026

NHS introduces temporary visiting restrictions on hospital’s ward one

27 February 2026

•Health

A rock band performs on stage with colorful lights and fog, as an enthusiastic audience watches and a person raises their arms in the foreground.

Early bird Rising North tickets to go on sale

27 February 2026

•Entertainment

Two women indoors, smiling at the camera. One has long, greyish hair and glasses, the other has straight brown hair and holds a cup. Patterned wallpaper is visible in the background.

Also in the news 26 February 2026

Cable laying update
PeerieMakkers appointment
Hillswick shop meeting
Single vessel on Yell Sound

26 February 2026

Santa’s Grotto success helps raise £3.5k for Lerwick lifeboat

26 February 2026