Police issue drink driving warning as two motorists charged

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Police issue drink driving warning as two motorists charged

18 April 2023

•Police

Radar contract, Pride committee changes, salmon industry on HPMAs and more…

18 April 2023

•Also in the news

MRI scanner contract awarded – but project costs rise to £3.5m

It is expected that the service will be in place at the Gilbert Bain Hospital by mid-2024

17 April 2023

•Health

Loganair flying to Heathrow will open up worldwide connectivity, airline boss says

17 April 2023

•Transport

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Crime drama scenes to be shot in Burra on Tuesday

17 April 2023

•BBC Filming

A large spill of white liquid, likely paint, covers a section of a road. The spill spans across the lanes, spreading unevenly. Nearby pavement and surroundings appear unaffected.

SIC staff to monitor Lerwick road after paint spill

15 April 2023

•Transport

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Short films wanted for Screenplay’s Home Made event

15 April 2023

•Arts

A truck with a purple roof is tilted off the road, with a person in a high-visibility jacket standing next to it. Another vehicle is on the same road, with a "No footway for 2 miles" sign visible.

Fuel tanker stuck on Hillswick road

14 April 2023

•Transport

An aerial view of a single wind turbine situated in a vast, barren landscape with cloudy skies overhead. Construction equipment is visible at the base of the turbine.

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First turbines installed at Viking Energy wind farm site

13 April 2023

•Energy

Four people standing next to a Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks utility vehicle. The vehicle is parked outside a building, and all individuals are dressed in work uniforms.

Tall Ships sponsor, fishing poll, shop reduces hours and more…

13 April 2023

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A woman stands smiling behind a table with a violin, bow, trophies, and awards, set against a backdrop of a stormy sea painting.

Nearly 100 entries for young fiddler competition

12 April 2023

•Arts

Women’s Aid offers help for people with hidden phones ahead of national emergency test

12 April 2023

•Community

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Man remanded on drugs charges

11 April 2023

•Court

Two young trees are planted in a grassy field, each protected by a blue tree guard. The sky is partly cloudy, and a few buildings and a fence are visible in the background.

Learn how to plant trees – amenity trust invites folk to event this weekend

11 April 2023

•Community

A man plays a saxophone with his eyes closed, while another person with long hair appears in the background.

Saxophonist to head north for Lerwick concert and workshop

11 April 2023

•Arts

Man arrested following drugs raids in Lerwick

10 April 2023

•Police

Further survey work is to be carried out on the ancient remains at Scatness. Photo: SAT

Shetland’s Iron Age sites still in the running for UNESCO recognition

10 April 2023

•Community

Delight for Lunna Kirk group as new funding edges building closer to community ownership

7 April 2023

•Community

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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.

Guest cast announced as filming continues for new series of Shetland

7 April 2023

•Arts

A band performs on a stage with colorful lights and fog effects. The singer at the center wears a yellow jacket, and the guitarist on the right wears a white shirt and long curly hair wig.

Tribute band announced as final Tall Ships headliner

A full draft programme of events has also been released

7 April 2023

•Arts

Two men in dark jackets stand by the water, with fishing boats docked in the background on a clear day.

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Shetland News celebrates 20 years of publishing online

6 April 2023

•Business

Sign for "The Welcome Inn" highlighting beer, wine, spirits, and "good craic," with Guinness branding, featuring illustrations of a turtle with beer and a toucan with beer.

Welcome Inn award, flight disruption, EV charging fees and more…

6 April 2023

•Also in the news

Four police officers, three wearing reflective yellow vests, pose with two dogs in front of a banner that reads "Paws...and think" and "Drug dogs operate here.

SNP MSP Roddick backs calls for more Dogs Against Drugs funding

6 April 2023

•Politics

A sailboat is anchored near a massive glacier, surrounded by icy waters and floating ice chunks. The glacier's wall looms in the background.

Two-day festival to focus on the climate

6 April 2023

•Climate

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Seven individuals stand in front of a red wall with the word "Malakoff" and two vans branded "Malakoff Shetland," wearing blue and black company uniforms.

Malakoff backs Team Shetland at Guernsey 2023

5 April 2023

•Sport

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Girls football team progress to next round of cup

5 April 2023

•Sport

Three men standing on a pier holding a sign. A green boat and an orange boat are docked on the water in the background. The sky is cloudy.

Renovated Aith slipway to ‘greatly benefit’ community

4 April 2023

•Marine

Laidlaw resigns from the helm of Shetland Recreational Trust

3 April 2023

•Community

Police seek information after ‘small fire’ in Mossbank

3 April 2023

•Police

Two colorful paintings side by side: the left features a woman with dark hair, surrounded by flowers and birds; the right shows a person with braided hair, wearing a floral shirt, amid butterflies and vibrant colors.

‘Dare to be different’ – Voe soft play centre hosts art exhibition

1 April 2023

•Arts

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Shetland filming due to kick off in Tingwall area next week

31 March 2023

•Community

People asked to ‘help shape the future of the past’ at Old Scatness

Tours will be held next month as its owners undergo consultation around the historic site

30 March 2023

•History

Sodexo contract, drilling for gas, fuel insecurity fund, new ministers and more …

30 March 2023

•Also in the news

A group of six people, including a baby, is gathered inside a building. A man in a suit is cutting a red ribbon while others smile. A "No Smoking or Vaping" sign is visible in the background.

Watch: Ribbon cut to mark reopening of Scalloway Hotel bar

30 March 2023

•Business

An impression of how part of the Viking Energy windfarm could look.

Consultation on future use of £2.2m annual Viking Energy benefit money extended to community

29 March 2023

•Energy

Fuel u-turn, New Life response, Shetland Noir cards, cabinet reshuffle and more…

29 March 2023

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Women’s Aid keen to hear from those involved in its early days

29 March 2023

•Community

Spring Covid booster programme begins

29 March 2023

•Coronavirus

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SIC welcomes positive report into local adult support and protection services

28 March 2023

•Council

Car destroyed in fire

28 March 2023

•Emergency services

A man with a beard and short hair smiles while standing indoors near colorful artwork and framed photos displayed on a wall behind him.

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Yousaf set to become first minister after being elected Sturgeon’s successor in SNP

27 March 2023

•Politics

Person holding a microphone and performing on stage under blue lights, with a tiger design on their black t-shirt and a red hair accessory.

Queen of Harps, Cost of living payments, drama showcase tonight, playpark funding

27 March 2023

•Also in the news

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Three people seated indoors; the person on the left holds a drum, the center person holds a cello, and the person on the right holds a guitar.

Multi-cultural music project set to launch with three concerts

27 March 2023

•Arts

A group dressed in traditional Viking attire parades, carrying flaming torches and shields, followed by a crowd. The scene takes place on a road with a hill and houses in the background.

Walls celebrates junior Up Helly Aa in style

25 March 2023

•In Pictures

Mary Queen of Scots provides inspiration for new play

Meanwhile a multi-media performance exploring the Piper Alpha disaster and the climate is also scheduled at Mareel

24 March 2023

•Arts

SMUHA online, seafood fund, gull proofing, Euroquiz and more…

24 March 2023

•Also in the news

A night sky displays colorful aurora borealis with shades of green and pink above a silhouetted house and bare trees.

Mirrie dancers put on stunning display

24 March 2023

•In Pictures

A woman wearing glasses and a dark patterned top sits indoors near a window, looking at the camera.

Virkie resident dies following serious road crash

23 March 2023

•Community

Police issue drink driving warning as two motorists charged

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