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Henshall exits crime drama – but eighth series planned with new lead role

Series seven will hit screens in August and a follow-up series – without Henshall – will film in 2023

20 July 2022

‘Gay birds’ project commended in parliament

18 July 2022

Folk Frenzy prepares for return in 2023

15 July 2022

Strawboys return for dance tour around isles

12 July 2022

Marjolein to preview comedy show ahead of month-long stint at the Fringe

8 July 2022

Crime writing festival to return

7 July 2022

Good news for Gaada as funders reaffirm support

30 June 2022

Local writers secure funding for new dialect project

20 June 2022

Colourful collaboration between Sandwick pupils and visiting artist

18 June 2022

Something for all as fine art show returns

10 June 2022

Ghostly art exhibition takes up residence in Bigton

6 June 2022

The listed store building at Hillswick's waterfront has been transformed into an art gallery. Photo: Tom Morton

Kate Bush memorabilia among items up for grabs as Hillswick gallery opens doors

31 May 2022

DS Alison ‘Tosh’ Macintosh (Alison O'Donnell) and DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall). Photo: BBC

No decisions yet on future of crime drama series

27 May 2022

Contemporary music ensemble comes north to kick off tour of Highlands and Islands

26 May 2022

From RuPaul to Mareel: costume designer Harry returns home for ‘glittering’ exhibition

24 May 2022

Filmmaker to return to Foula for feature-length documentary

13 May 2022

Vipond and Nairn make trip north for Landward

12 May 2022

Excitement and anticipation as Shetland Folk Festival returns

28 April 2022

Yelena crowned young fiddler of the year

24 April 2022

Live bands and DJs to help mark Record Store Day

22 April 2022

Mareel to open doors on Tuesdays again

19 April 2022

Two local houses to be judged on Scotland’s Home of the Year show

15 April 2022

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra will play four concerts in Shetland.

Chamber orchestra to head north to educate and entertain youngsters

1 April 2022

Plenty of entrants for 40th young fiddler competition

1 April 2022

Calendar Girls play gets underway at the Garrison

30 March 2022

Folk festival sales have ‘absolutely exceeded expectations’

Strong community support as organisers prepare for event’s first outing since 2019

29 March 2022

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Mareel issues reminder after experiencing increasing abuse towards staff

24 March 2022

Travel writer to head north on cycle adventure book tour

18 March 2022

No local gigs planned in project to boost Scotland’s live music scene

18 March 2022

Drama festival prepares to host ‘fringe’ event

7 March 2022

Success of crime drama will play ‘important part’ in tourism recovery

Meanwhile new figures show Shetland Islands Council has received around £50,000 in income from production of the popular TV show

25 February 2022

New book aims to support children going through bereavement

19 February 2022

Smorgasbord of talent announced for much-missed folk festival

17 February 2022

Fiddle maestro Margaret picks up MBE

15 February 2022

From Burra to Malmö for local artists

9 February 2022

Mareel. Photo: Shetland News

Local training solution proposed for door steward shortage

But the idea of having promoters chip in for the cost of training has not been met with open arms

12 January 2022

New home earmarked for sculpture

10 January 2022

Young musicians to learn about melody and percussion at isles-wide workshops

7 January 2022

Arthur releases collection featuring traditional tunes played on guitar

‘Shetland Guitar’ features 15 sets including a pair of originals

24 December 2021

New mural marks 40th anniversary of Hamnavoe school

17 December 2021

Cleeves cuts ribbon to reopen ‘magnificent’ refurbished library

Convener says building has ‘special place’ in islanders’ memories

11 December 2021

Couper brothers and Americana trio to provide winter musical cheer

11 December 2021

Art trail organisers re-evaluating low-lying sculpture after accidents

7 December 2021

Sermanni and Drever on line-up as touring show heads north for three dates

3 December 2021

Karlin’s new jewellery collection brings hope to victims of modern slavery

22 November 2021

Arts student claims her work was censored when removed from exhibition space without her knowledge

19 November 2021

Mareel not taking new bookings between January and April

Meanwhile Shetland Arts has confirmed no Hogmanay event will take place at Mareel due to the shortage of certified door stewards

16 November 2021

Noel Gallagher tribute set for festive gig

12 November 2021

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