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A group of people singing in a room with a piano.

‘It’s about teamwork, hard work and having fun’: go behind the scenes as panto returns to stage

It’s show time as the Islesburgh Drama Group hosts Ali Baba an’ Twartree Thieves

28 November 2023

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A group of women in swimsuits posing for a picture.

Meet the ‘wild weemin’ swimming every beach in Shetland

26 November 2023

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A man with a beard and glasses holding a camera.

Photographer and amateur astronomer will be sorely missed

23 November 2023

•Tributes

Rab Duffin (1947 – 2023): influential and well-respected character in Shetland football

13 November 2023

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An older man in a hat is smiling in front of a rack of clothes.

Westside crofter will be sadly missed

9 November 2023

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Stunning aurora display on bonfire weekend

5 November 2023

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A crowd of people standing in a large room.

Shetland Christmas Craft Fair: an unmissable weekend ahead

4 November 2023

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

New photos revealed of eighth Shetland series

24 October 2023

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A person taking a photograph at a harbor with moored fishing boats and buildings in the background.

Old slides delve into Shetland’s past

22 October 2023

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Giant waves crashing against sea stacks in a misty, stormy ocean setting.

Parker’s photo of the Drongs wins Highland Challenge

7 October 2023

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A group of women engaged in a knitting class, focusing intently on their craft.

Another busy wool week draws to a close

1 October 2023

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A tall ship sailing close to a modern cruise liner at sea.

Tall ship and cruise liner catch the eye in Lerwick

27 September 2023

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Group of individuals participating in a march with banners promoting recovery from addiction.

Recovery walk held in Lerwick

23 September 2023

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People stand in front of a memorial monument holding wreaths during a remembrance ceremony, with a building and military personnel in the background.

Community marks Battle of Britain anniversary

17 September 2023

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Spectacular display of Mirrie Dancers over Sandwick

13 September 2023

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An elderly man with gray hair and a mustache stands smiling in front of a bookshelf, holding an open book. He wears a patterned sweater vest over a button-up shirt.

Douglas Sinclair (1943 – 2023): nurse teacher, tour guide and hugely respected Lerwick historian

8 September 2023

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A man with gray hair and a blue jacket poses outdoors in front of a grass field and wire fence.

Jim Nicolson (1946 – 2023): A pillar of the community but most of all a family man

Captain George Sutherland pays tribute to James Peter (Jim) Nicolson who died earlier this month

28 August 2023

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A man with a beard and patterned sweater is using a large video camera outdoors. Another person is visible in the background.

John H. Waters (1943 – 2023): a generous and remarkable person we shall miss very much

An appreciation by Jonathan Wills

25 August 2023

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A person with short brown hair and glasses is playing a violin and smiling. They are wearing a white shirt.

Bernadette Porter 1948-2023: a ‘natural’ in teaching methods and communication skills

Davie Gardner pays tribute to one of Shetland’s best known fiddle teachers who became a skilled exponent of the fiddle in her own right

23 August 2023

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A person wearing a blue jacket and a knitted hat smiles outdoors with a scenic background of a body of water and hilly terrain.

Poets’ Corner – Jen Hadfield

6 August 2023

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A man in a suit and hat stands in front of a large mechanical device, illuminated by fiery, orange light with wires and components visible.

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August cinema highlights with Jenny Leask

4 August 2023

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Aerial view of a bustling harbor with multiple sailing ships docked alongside a pier, surrounded by buildings and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

‘An enormous success’: a look back on Tall Ships 2023

1 August 2023

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A woman in a raincoat is talking to a group of people in matching jackets. They appear to be outdoors near boats with various flags displayed.

Princess Anne checks out the Tall Ships

28 July 2023

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Several trucks and vans, including a caravan, are parked in an open area with a few people standing nearby. Tall buildings are visible in the background.

Plenty of fun in store as Codona’s arrive in Lerwick

25 July 2023

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A bald man in a suit and tie stands outdoors near a body of water, with grassy terrain in the background.

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Council to receive extra funding to help combat cost of living crisis

25 July 2023

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Small sailboats with colorful sails are docked near rustic buildings by a calm waterfront under a cloudy sky.

Busy day ahead at Walls Regatta

22 July 2023

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A crowd of people enjoying a live outdoor music performance at a festival in a rural area. Hills and some structures are visible in the background. The image is credited to Austin Taylor Photography, 2013.

Ten years since Glusstonberry: ‘It really did bring folk together’

Some hailed it as the ‘best weekend ever’ – and the sun-kissed community-run festival will live long in the memory

20 July 2023

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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

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A group of five people in colorful and extravagant costumes pose confidently in front of a truck during a street event. The surrounding area includes shops and pedestrians.

Rain doesn’t dampen Pride parade’s spirits

1 July 2023

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A woman with long auburn hair, wearing a white top and a necklace, smiles at the camera. She has light skin and wears light makeup. The background is a blurred indoor setting.

Shetland Pride trustee Kate Harvey: ‘Pride is important because it makes us visible’

For the final story on LGBT+ Shetlanders before tomorrow’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to committee member Kate Harvey

30 June 2023

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A man with shoulder-length gray hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a purple shirt and a dark jacket, standing outdoors.

Obituary: Willie Thompson 1939-2023

30 June 2023

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A man with a receding hairline and short beard is sitting in a vehicle, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Pride chairperson Gary Mouat: ‘Coming out is not a one-time thing’

For the second of our Pride Month features on LGBT+ Shetlanders, Shetland News spoke to Shetland Pride chair Gary Mouat ahead of the event this weekend

28 June 2023

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A person stands in front of a mural. They are wearing eyeglasses, a blue cardigan, and sunflower-patterned overalls with hands in their pockets. The mural features abstract designs and a building outline.

Writer Hannah Nicholson on Pride: ‘Queer folk have always existed’

In the first instalment of our series focusing on LGBT+ Shetlanders ahead of this weekend’s Pride celebrations, Shetland News spoke to writer and library assistant Hannah Nicholson

26 June 2023

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