Sheriff voices concern over future of jury trials in island courts

A group of people posing in front of a store.

OPEN becomes isles’ first youth-led charity

1 November 2023

A modern building is reflected in a body of water.

Arts agency launches customer survey

Shetland Arts has also said ‘changed is needed’ as the organisation looks to overcome challenges

31 October 2023

•Arts

Fireworks warning, support for fishing, FSB to visit and more…

31 October 2023

A small stone church with several old, weathered gravestones in front, set against a cloudy sky.

Community group to make offer for Whalsay kirk

31 October 2023

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

Police investigating damage to trailers at gospel hall

30 October 2023

•Police

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

Ferries cancelled again

29 October 2023

A collage of people holding certificates that say vas.

Volunteering spirit recognised in new awards

29 October 2023

Saturday ferry sailings cancelled

28 October 2023

Local success at Highlands and Islands food and drink awards

27 October 2023

Scallop fisherman scoops ‘hero of the year’ prize

Whalsay’s George Andrew Williamson has been recognised by the Marine Stewardship Council

27 October 2023

•Marine

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Also in the news: water staff strike, unique property and more…

27 October 2023

National recognition for bike project

27 October 2023

Jobs boost as mussel firm expands

27 October 2023

•Business

Saturday ferry sailings may be cancelled

27 October 2023

Video shows orcas pursuing seal among salmon cages

26 October 2023

•Nature

An Islander plane touching down in Skerries.

Heritage funding, electric vehicle chargers and more…

26 October 2023

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Ferry delay warning, tourism conference, food fest this weekend and more…

25 October 2023

A lifeboat in rough sea conditions with waves crashing around it.

Praise for lifeboat and helicopter crews

25 October 2023

•Emergency services

A small, beige building with a sign in the shape of a fish that reads "Fish Shop." Stacks of yellow crates are outside near the entrance. The sky above is partly cloudy.

Blydoit still on the lookout for new owner

24 October 2023

•Business

Three men shaking hands at a harbor with boats in the background.

Road accident, LPA service recognition and more…

24 October 2023

Two women standing in an alleyway, looking away from the camera with curious expressions.

New photos revealed of eighth Shetland series

24 October 2023

•In Pictures

Police called to two-vehicle road accident

23 October 2023

•Police

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Trial date set as man accused of assault is freed on bail

23 October 2023

•Court

A fishing boat moored at a pier near a small white house with grassy hills in the background.

Power cuts, tow-in, Stena Spey airlift and more…

23 October 2023

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Disruptions to ferry services continue

22 October 2023

Group of people gathered for a demonstration, with one person in the foreground holding a "free palestine" sign.

Gathering outside town hall demands immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

21 October 2023

Updated

NorthLink resumes ferry service to an amended timetable

Loganair puts on extra afternoon flight from Aberdeen

21 October 2023

Promotional image for a dramatic series featuring two female leads, with a somber coastal background and a solitary figure walking away.

Watch: trailer released for new Shetland series

21 October 2023

•Entertainment

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Lifeboat out for 18 hours to tow Danish fishing boat to safety

20 October 2023

•Emergency services

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

Extra flight capacity, ferries under review, solidarity gathering, community council consultation, coastguard response times and more …

20 October 2023

The Lerwick lifeboat on a previous shout. Photo: Mark Berry

Lifeboat heads out to fishing vessel 60 miles east of Lerwick after reports of flooding

19 October 2023

•Emergency services

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Friday’s ferries cancelled

19 October 2023

A man intently monitors navigation screens in a ship's bridge simulator.

UK Government provides funding boost for Scalloway campus

18 October 2023

•Marine

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

Shetland crime drama to return to screens in early November

18 October 2023

•Arts

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

Thursday’s NorthLink services now cancelled

18 October 2023

Man treated in hospital after found with injuries in the early hours

17 October 2023

•Police

A coastal scene with a curved gravel road leading to a small stone house near the shore. A pebbled beach and clear blue waters are in the foreground, with distant hills visible across the sea.

Funding boost for Whalsay Kirk project but more volunteers needed

17 October 2023

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Brae crash, NorthLink sailings, event for crofters and more…

17 October 2023

The Hjaltland goes into dry dock on Monday, while the Hrossey's sailings are expected to be subject to weather disruption this week.

Storm Babet set to cause misery for travellers

NorthLink says all sailings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are likely to be cancelled

16 October 2023