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Ocean Kinetics takes on Bruce Hostel to restore it to former glory

4 July 2025

End of an era – Shetland Times sold to Inverness-based publisher

27 June 2025

‘It’s bringing back a few memories’ – shop reopens in Burravoe

24 June 2025

Two people with glasses, one wearing a scarf and green top, the other in a checked suit and tie, sit side by side at a wooden table against a beige wall.

Inksters Solicitors expands into England and beyond

10 June 2025

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Islanders suffer the poorest postal service in the country

9 June 2025

A corner bookshop called "The Shetland Times" with books displayed in the windows, a wooden outdoor table, and a planter on a pedestrian street.

Bookshop to remain in business

1 June 2025

Person holding a collection of used disposable vapes in both hands, with a rocky background.

Local retailers given advice ahead of ban on sale of single-use vapes

31 May 2025

Visitors spent £50m in Shetland last year, according to new research

28 May 2025

Two men stand inside a control room with multiple monitors and windows, with one man wearing a black jacket and the other in a blue polo shirt.

New global leader in aquaculture services with a strong local connection

22 May 2025

A butcher in a dark uniform stands outside Sound Butchers shop, with meat cuts and fresh meat signage visible on the storefront behind him.

Diploma delight for young butcher

14 May 2025

Shetland ‘punching above its weight’ as report outlines future development in Highlands and Islands

12 May 2025

Royal Mail declines crisis talks as posties leave ‘in droves’ over low pay

State of Lerwick sorting office and Glasgow postal flights also criticised by politicians and union reps

9 May 2025

Nearly empty green baskets line a grocery store refrigerated produce shelf, with only a few items left and most sections out of stock.

Deliveries to Co-op stores affected following cyber attack

8 May 2025

Three people in business attire stand outdoors by a body of water with grassy hills in the background, smiling at the camera.

Accountancy firm Bon Accord to change hands

6 May 2025

Licensing extension approved for whisky distillery

28 April 2025

Two Lerwick bars in running for pub awards

18 April 2025

Two women in jackets stand indoors in front of a large window overlooking a street with stone buildings on a cloudy day.

‘We canna let this go’: new owners delighted to give tourist office a bright future

10 April 2025

Four people stand behind the counter at a post office, smiling for the camera, with office equipment and product displays visible in the background.

Scalloway post office moves along Main Street

20 March 2025

A plain, brown industrial building with a sign reading "Shetland Global Seafood Ltd" under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Jobs boost as Ronas Voe fish factory to reopen

20 March 2025

A portable outdoor pizza oven with a fire inside is set up on a wooden platform; next to it, a cooked pepperoni pizza with onions sits on a black cutting board.

Pop-up pizzeria plans pick up pace

17 March 2025

Arch Henderson acquired by international firm

6 March 2025

The front of the Sella Ness accommodation block.

Sella Ness accommodation block given ten-year planning extension

13 February 2025

A red and white building labeled "Mackenzies farm shop and cafe" with several glass doors and a fenced outdoor area on a clear, sunny day.

Cafe part of company’s proposal for vacant Mackenzie’s building

6 February 2025

Fresh start beckons for Hay’s Dock cafe as new operator sought

3 February 2025

Cozy cafe with wooden chairs and tables, each covered with dotted tablecloths. Bunting hangs from the ceiling. Large windows offer a view of the ocean and snowy landscape outside.

Change at northerly tearoom after challenging year

The impact of repeated ferry disruption and staffing challenges are among factors behind the decision from Victoria’s Vintage Tea Rooms to change how it operates

26 January 2025

Gulberwick one-stop shop closes its doors after becoming ‘too big too quickly’

23 January 2025

A group of fifteen people, consisting of men and women, pose indoors in two rows; some are seated in front while others stand behind them, all facing the camera.

Large events hope as 11 folk complete security training

21 January 2025

A partially constructed metal boat on a trailer outside a workshop, with overcast skies and grassy hills in the background.

Second Mousa boat for charter tours to arrive in summer

20 January 2025

Replacing Sella Ness accommodation building ‘not viable’

17 January 2025

The Lounge reopens

15 January 2025

New food and drink tour looks to fill ‘gap in the market’

28 December 2024

Gigabit contract for Northern Isles worth £40m

20 December 2024

The front of the Sella Ness accommodation block.

Community council concern at proposed 10-year extension of Sella Ness accommodation block permission

20 December 2024

Three people stand in front of an Arthur Simpson sign, each holding an ESTAS award and smiling at the camera.

Triple award win for Lerwick estate agent

10 December 2024

A man in a dark blue suit and patterned tie smiles at the camera with a neutral, blurred background.

‘Big honour’ as Freefield postmaster joins Post Office board

9 December 2024

A narrow, uphill street with "SLOW" painted on the road, flanked by brick buildings on both sides. Two cars are parked on the street. Cloudy sky in the background.

Fence plans for builders’ merchant site withdrawn

3 December 2024

A sauna wagon labeled "Haar Sauna" sits by a snowy beach under a cloudy sky, with hills and the sun in the background.

Sauna ‘back open for business’

22 November 2024

The Shetland Museum and Archives enjoyed a royal launch back in 2007. Photo: Shetland Amenity Trust

Museum restaurant to close amid staffing challenges

21 November 2024

New owner takes on The Lounge

15 November 2024

The front of the Sella Ness accommodation block.

Application submitted to keep Sella Ness accommodation block open for another decade

12 November 2024

Four people in formal attire celebrate with an award at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards backdrop.

Frankie’s lifts a top prize at national awards

12 November 2024

Mareel café bar set to close three days a week due to staff shortages

11 November 2024

Supermarkets in sights of local brewery amid aim to increase UK sales

9 November 2024

Four people stand in an architect's office, one seated at a table with large paper plans. Walls display various architectural designs and photographs.

‘Delighted’ architects celebrate double awards recognition

6 November 2024

Two women sitting at a table, engaged in conversation. One woman is holding an open booklet and smiling.

Drop-in events aim to highlight help on offer for local businesses

4 November 2024

A woman stands smiling in front of a store named "Island Larder" which offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Shetland fudge, hampers, gifts, and other goods.

Island Larder scoops judges’ prize at top food and drink awards

2 November 2024

Four red Royal Mail vans parked in a row at a lot, with a cloudy sky and industrial buildings in the background.

Posties in line to get new vans

25 October 2024

Postal workers union calls on Royal Mail to urgently invest in failing delivery service

Royal Mail says delivering mail consistently and on time is the company’s top priority

24 October 2024

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