Spaceport and North Yell Development Council pledge £50k each to tunnel project

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Six people stand outside a building labeled "Sub-Orbital House," holding a large check. They are dressed casually and wearing matching caps.

Spaceport and North Yell Development Council pledge £50k each to tunnel project

19 July 2023

•Transport

Two garden gnomes are placed on a rough patch of gravel around a small plant. One gnome is sitting with sunglasses and a drink, while the other is standing with a golf club.

Gnomes in health centre car park, new exhibits for Tall Ships, Relay for Life survey and more…

19 July 2023

•Also in the news

Two adults and two children posing on a dock by the water, holding booklets. The adults wear hoodies, the woman also wears a pink T-shirt, and the children wear a navy hoodie and a light pink T-shirt.

Organisers prepare to welcome thousands to Lerwick for Tall Ships

Cruise ships will also be in town during the Tall Ships – including three on the Thursday

19 July 2023

•Community

Two men stand outdoors on a rocky coastal landscape. One wears a blue jacket and cap, the other an orange puffy jacket. Both smile at the camera under a cloudy sky.

Songs, spoken word and soundscapes at daily Tall Ships concert in Mareel

18 July 2023

•Arts

Two large fishing vessels docked at a harbor with blue industrial buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Port successful in attracting funding to reclaim land at Arlanda

17 July 2023

•Marine

Aerial view of a coastal town featuring docks with boats and ships, colorful buildings, and rolling hills in the background.

Businesses hard at work to put everything in place for Tall Ships

16 July 2023

•Community

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A person wearing a baseball cap and a striped shirt is seated indoors, looking at the camera.

Inquiry into death of fisherman to be held in January

14 July 2023

•Court

Lengthy prison sentence for man who embezzled £160k from Post Office

13 July 2023

•Court

Three lanes road to close tomorrow night for repainting

13 July 2023

•Transport

Court round-up 13 July 2023

13 July 2023

•Court

Three-year supervision for drugs offence

13 July 2023

•Court

A stone building with a sign reading "Police" above the entrance, features gabled roofs and windows. A blue sign at the front indicates "County Buildings." There are benches and a lamppost nearby.

Pensioner admits possessing hundreds of abuse images

13 July 2023

•Court

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Fife man admits bringing heroin north on the ferry

13 July 2023

•Court

Wick man leaves mess at the Fort chip shop

13 July 2023

•Court

Updated

Woman taken to the cells after refusing bail conditions

Trial adjourned to 10 August

12 July 2023

•Court

A woman with short, styled hair wears a white blazer, blue scarf, and a pin. She has a thoughtful expression and stands before a neutral background.

Princess Royal to visit Lerwick for Tall Ships

11 July 2023

•Community

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

Police investigate vandalism in airport car park

11 July 2023

•Police

A glass-front refrigerator labeled "Peerie Boxes" displaying various decorative, colorful small boxes on shelves inside. An outdoor scene with greenery and a road is visible in the background.

A different sort of honesty box, fishing survey, book launch and more…

11 July 2023

•Also in the news

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A red and white helicopter hovers above a ship's deck at sea with cloudy skies in the background.

Coastguard helicopter airlifts passenger from NorthLink ferry

10 July 2023

•Emergency services

Four athletes in blue and white uniforms hold a blue and white flag, displaying medals around their necks. They stand outdoors with spectators in the background.

Triathlon lasses win first medal for the isles

9 July 2023

•Sport

Three people wearing blue uniforms stand together at an outdoor event, holding a white flag and an award. Other participants and a banner are visible in the background.

Team Shetland in action at the island games

9 July 2023

•Sport

A red and white fishing vessel docked beside a pier with the identification "LX986 Prolific." Various equipment is visible on the boat, and colorful flags are strung along the mast.

60 North Fishing director welcomes arrival of new Prolific

7 July 2023

•Marine

Fife man released on bail after private court appearance

7 July 2023

•Court

A cordless telephone set connected to a trueCall Secure device, featuring a wall-mounted socket, main unit, and handset with a digital display.

Updated

Junior doctors call off strike, housing repair scam, pilot boat cost revealed and more…

7 July 2023

•Also in the news

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A man in a red coverall stands in a mechanic's workshop in front of a vehicle lifted for repair. Various tools and equipment are visible in the background.

Garriock Bros apprentice is finalist at national awards

6 July 2023

•Community

Westerskeld fire, short-term let reminder, tree planting and more…

5 July 2023

•Also in the news

Lerwick road closure to allow for water repairs

4 July 2023

•Transport

Three people work outside a curved-roof shed with boats on a hillside overlooking water and farmlands.

‘Epic boat story’ book to be launched ahead of Tall Ships arrival

4 July 2023

•Arts

A shoreline with people working on a small boat and near red buoys in the water; a hilly landscape with scattered small structures is in the background.

Consultation open on new SSEN community fund

4 July 2023

•Energy

A parade featuring children in costumes, holding shields and signs, led by adults in neon vests. A person in a large costume resembling a fictional creature is also part of the parade.

Carnival parade brings colour to Brae

3 July 2023

•In Pictures

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Man given £800 fine for behaving aggressively after being denied travel on ferry

3 July 2023

•Court

A sign reading "Island Custom Music" is propped on a wooden post with a scenic view of a lake and rolling hills in the background.

Musical souvenir producers receive boost from Business Gateway

3 July 2023

•Business

A red building with a grey roof sits behind a row of parked cars on a clear day. The building has multiple windows and doors, and the surrounding area features grass and a road in the foreground.

Mackenzie’s shop to close

2 July 2023

•Business

A large fishing vessel named Altaire LK 428 is sailing on the water, adorned with nautical flags and carrying lifeboats on its upper deck.

New Altaire arrives in Lerwick

1 July 2023

•Marine

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

NorthLink opens bookings through to early January after festive travel concern

30 June 2023

•Transport

Two people standing in front of a bulletin board. The person on the left holds a certificate with the person on the right. The person on the right wears a t-shirt with a bear print.

College success for care skills students – while UHI seeks ‘Northern’ views

30 June 2023

•Education

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Recommendation made to MCA as man overboard investigation concludes

29 June 2023

•Marine

A colorful rabbit statue sits on a pedestal in a paved town square with buildings and cars in the background.

Hare sculpture springs up at the pier

29 June 2023

•Arts

Updated

Bluemull Sound to return to normal timetable after morning disruption

29 June 2023

•Transport

A group of five people in festive outfits greet the camera on a cobblestone street, with one holding a Scottish flag and another a sign that reads "SWAN UK." Onlookers are in the background.

Countdown is on for 100 youngsters taking part in Tall Ships – while final sponsors are announced

28 June 2023

•Marine

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

Future NorthLink bookings open as further fare freeze announced

28 June 2023

•Transport

Nearly £170k donated to charitable trust from Belmont House sale

28 June 2023

•Community

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Newcombe to step away from ORION Project

27 June 2023

•Energy

A modern, single-story building with a metal roof and solar panel, features large windows, an entrance with red-framed doors, and a stone wall bordering a paved walkway.

Happyhansel school given ‘good’ and ‘satisfactory’ inspection ratings

Education Scotland has also published a letter recognising progress at Sandwick Junior High School

27 June 2023

•Education

Union says ‘great’ pay deal secured for gas plant workers

27 June 2023

•Energy

A boat, equipped with equipment and personnel in red jackets, is stationed in a body of water near a construction site with workers, machinery, and a hillside.

SSEN to consult on scheme which could see community benefit money come from transmission link

26 June 2023

•Energy

Packets of vegetable seeds, including peas, lettuce, and carrots, are arranged on a wooden surface. The packets display colorful images of the vegetables. Gardening information sheets are visible in the background.

Turriefield in schools, lighthouse strike and more…

26 June 2023

•Also in the news

A group of children and an adult pose with certificates in front of a banner about road safety. Stained glass windows are in the background.

Schoolchildren receive road safety certificates

26 June 2023

•Education

Spaceport and North Yell Development Council pledge £50k each to tunnel project

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