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A woman and a boy stand side by side indoors. The boy wears a medal and a school sweatshirt, and both are smiling at the camera.

Also in the news: bike week, crofting bill, joke contest and more…

7 June 2025

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A person with curly brown hair wearing a textured maroon top looks at the camera against a neutral background.

Ulsta resurfacing, art director, volunteer recognised and more …

29 May 2025

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A group of people pose inside a church, some holding a wooden plaque and a certificate, with a priest standing at the front left.

Brae district heating meeting, accessible libraries, PhD request and more …

28 May 2025

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A yellow ADAC ambulance plane is landing on a runway near a body of water, with green hills in the background.

Air ambulance, Waarie Geo approval, Burravoe petition and more …

26 May 2025

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Six people stand smiling beside a banner for the Brae Rural Energy Hub, which promotes climate-conscious community action in Shetland.

New directors at energy hub, Royal opening for Island Games and more …

22 May 2025

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Three people stand indoors in front of a table with a blue glass sculpture, with stained glass windows in the background.

Birthday event, NATO delegation, Bressay plant sale and more …

19 May 2025

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A stone clock tower with a flag on top against a blue sky. Text reads "Shetland Islands Council 1975-2025" with a crest.

Council birthday, free children’s flights and more …

16 May 2025

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Two people stand indoors holding a framed painting of a ship at sea, with a stained glass window in the background.

Convoy praise, immigration ‘rhetoric’ and more…

13 May 2025

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Three workers in high-visibility clothing and helmets walk on a wooden path next to a large underground cable in a trench at a construction site.

HVDC link, Pigstock, cycle fundraiser and more…

9 May 2025

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Seven men stand in front of a sign that reads "Welcome to the Gremista Grid Supply Point Project" at an outdoor construction or industrial site.

Ferry disruption, endurance fundraiser and more…

7 May 2025

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Four people stand indoors in front of a window with a coastal view, all wearing matching red and yellow Brain Tumour Research shirts, facing the camera and smiling.

Family fundraiser, Mind Your Head, fishing debris and more…

6 May 2025

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Aerial view of a spiral-shaped garden bed under construction, bordered by orange fencing and black ground covering on a grassy lawn.

Burra labyrinth, ticket changes, fishing poll and more …

30 April 2025

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A group of people in yellow and neon safety gear stand in front of an orange RNLI lifeboat on a dock.

Cyclist in serious condition, lifeboat visit, Jen shortlisted and more …

29 April 2025

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A sign at the entrance of Viking Energy Wind Farm stands in front of a hill with a wind turbine in the background under a cloudy sky.

Wind farm access, salmon rises and more…

29 April 2025

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A police officer in a bright yellow uniform stands outside a stone police station building.

Website complaint, no fishing and arms deal link and more …

24 April 2025

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A woman with brown hair smiles at the camera, with a blurred outdoor landscape and water in the background.

Swan anniversary, marine management title and more …

22 April 2025

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A man stands beside a red van labeled "G.A. Leask Builders" inside a large workshop, with workbenches and shelves visible in the background.

HIE funding, Scalloway roadworks and more…

18 April 2025

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Exterior view of the Brae Hotel building with a staircase leading to the entrance and large sign displaying the hotel name.

Hotel on the market, community ownership, bus station back to normal and more …

16 April 2025

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Swan anniversary, medical evacuation, business funding and more …

15 April 2025

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Cullivoe road, harp retreat and more…

14 April 2025

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RTS debate, Belmont fund, sexual health clinic and more …

8 April 2025

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A person with short brown hair wearing a denim jacket stands in front of a bright yellow wall, looking directly at the camera.

Also in the news: roundabout work, Stout longlisted, art trustees and more…

4 April 2025

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Two men stand side by side outdoors on a sunny day, wearing jackets. Parked cars and buildings are visible in the background.

Young fiddler returns, fishing talks, islands debate and more …

2 April 2025

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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.

Drug drivers, fixed links consultation, volunteers sought, wind farms petition and more …

1 April 2025

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The swimming pool at Clickimin Leisure Complex. If Shetland Recreational Trust was snared by the overhauled business rates scheme, it could lose out to the tune of £750,000 a year.

Leisure centre price rises, Homemade returns and more …

28 March 2025

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Lighthouse to reopen, hospital update and more…

27 March 2025

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A painted cardboard boat with paper decorations is on fire at the edge of a body of water.

Burra nursery UHA, food supply bill, charitable trustees and more…

20 March 2025

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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.

Remanded, hostel contract and more…

17 March 2025

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A blue and white police accident sign.

Dunter repairs, funeral held, film premiere, space camp and more…

14 March 2025

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A map showing three yellow arrows radiating from a central point in the North Sea, directed toward Norway, the UK, and northwest toward the Atlantic.

‘Shetland’s Future’, Hjaltland back in service, energy saving event and more …

10 March 2025

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People kayaking in a line on open water near rocky cliffs, with a cloudy sky and hilly landscape in the background.

Funding awards and more…

7 March 2025

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Voar Redd Up, 20mph timeline and more…

4 March 2025

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Four people with backpacks stand by a rocky stream, looking at something near the water. The area is grassy and looks like a natural outdoor setting.

Also in the news: farming debate, junior rangers, fire call-out and more…

28 February 2025

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Nature photography, cancelled tickets, climate festival, energy market reform and more …

27 February 2025

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Seven adults and a dog stand and sit in front of a building, holding sunflowers and a Ukrainian flag, with Ukrainian flag posters displayed on the windows behind them.

Ukraine solidarity, Beatrice on Bluesky, net zero consultation and more …

24 February 2025

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A group of elderly people, some in wheelchairs, sit and stand with caregivers in a care home, holding a large charity check and smiling for the camera.

Also in the news: Polycrub donation, care day and more…

21 February 2025

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Six people sit on stairs, five holding certificates and bouquets of flowers, posing for a group photo indoors.

Transport drop-ins, hospital work, theatre project and more …

18 February 2025

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A group of people wearing hard hats and reflective jackets stand together on a coastal construction site, with the sea in the background.

RTS meter update, graduation, fishing warning and more …

14 February 2025

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Victorian-era people at a train station, with a steam locomotive, mountains in the background, and a puffin on the ground.

Charity awards, library funding appeal, Scottish Opera and more …

11 February 2025

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Safer internet day, employer workshops and more…

10 February 2025

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Flag flying atop a stone clock tower, with tree branches in the foreground and a clear sky.

Former councillor’s funeral, superfast broadband, pianist to return and Swan treasurer sought

6 February 2025

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A large group of people gathered indoors celebrating a retirement, with balloons and a banner in the background.

Also in the news: NorthLink retirement, unique film exhibition and more…

31 January 2025

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Power cut, Dunter update and more…

30 January 2025

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Six people stand solemnly holding wreaths of red poppies, participating in a remembrance ceremony on a wet street with stone buildings in the background.

Wreaths laid, vehicle tax scam and more…

27 January 2025

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Also in the news: sport panel, weather cancellations and more…

23 January 2025

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A healthcare worker in scrubs stands indoors, holding a Sands charity donation box and smiling at the camera.

Bank closed, Sands stamps collection and more…

22 January 2025

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A group of people stands on a dock in front of a lifeboat, holding a large cheque for £3,500 made out to RNLI Lerwick.

Creel rope workshop, RNLI donation and more…

21 January 2025

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Rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks under a clear blue sky; a single bird flies above the scene.

Marine restoration, vandalism and more…

20 January 2025

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