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‘Not a football team but a jarl squad’ – jarl Lynden Nicolson and his squad having a brilliant day

27 January 2026

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Laughs aplenty as SIC convener and guizer jarl lead Up Helly Aa civic reception

27 January 2026

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All eyes on Lerwick as Up Helly Aa returns

27 January 2026

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A group of people with torches walking down a street.

Three cheers for 70 years of Junior Up Helly Aa

26 January 2026

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A stone wall with a circular blue sign reads "Scalloway Pool." A modern building and grassy area are visible in the background.

Petition launched in bid to ‘save Scalloway pool’

24 January 2026

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Parent council calls for closure of Scalloway pool to be paused

22 January 2026

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Scalloway Community Council to write to SRT over pool closure

21 January 2026

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Excitement builds as final mass meeting held before Up Helly Aa

21 January 2026

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Author and ‘Up Helly Aa baby’ excited to return to Shetland after 40-year wait

20 January 2026

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Two smiling people wearing orange "Muscular Dystrophy UK, Our Muscles Matter" shirts stand indoors, holding a skein of white yarn.

Fundraiser to embark on twelve-hour ‘knitathon’

19 January 2026

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A group of women and one boy pose indoors; some wear lanyards, one woman holds a dress, and another wears a pink tutu. Dartboards and a table are visible in the background.

Thousands raised for charity at Sharon’s latest swapshop

19 January 2026

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Single-story modern building with a curved roof, stone and white walls, a black door, and a ramp; grass and a lamppost in the foreground.

‘Outrageous’ and ‘shameful’: Scalloway pool closure stuns area’s councillors

17 January 2026

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Four people sitting on a couch, one holding a shield with a black bird emblem, another holding a winged helmet, in a living room with purple walls.

‘Once in a lifetime’ experience beckons for Up Helly Aa guizer jarl

Shetland News catches up with guizer jarl Lynden Nicolson and his family ahead of the big day

16 January 2026

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SRT to close Scalloway swimming pool

The organisation is inviting interested parties to explore how the building can be ‘retained or repurposed’

16 January 2026

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A light-colored building with a dark roof labeled "Brough Store" stands near the water under a partly cloudy sky.

Post office service to return to Burravoe soon

16 January 2026

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A group of people watching a bonfire at night.

Cruise operator to bring in extra buses and provide Up Helly Aa guidance to passengers

15 January 2026

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Four small sailboats with bright pink sails are sailing near a dock, with grassy hills and scattered houses in the background.

Development company plans new amenity building for Mid Yell pier

13 January 2026

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A stone fort sits on the water’s edge at night, illuminated under a cloudy sky with a bright moon, and its reflection visible in the calm water.

Questions over community council’s continued funding of lights at Clickimin Broch

13 January 2026

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‘Humbled by the generosity’ – genetics project reaches major fundraising milestone

12 January 2026

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A narrow street in a small town decorated with colorful pennant flags and two no entry signs. Buildings on both sides include a store displaying outdoor gear.

First ever Lerwick town centre business awards launched

12 January 2026

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Three people in Viking-inspired costumes holding shields with yellow and black designs, standing in front of a large wooden dragon prop.

Jarl Sidney and his squad set off for big day at Scalloway Fire Festival

9 January 2026

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More than 1,600 sign petition against pylons

8 January 2026

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Wind farm benefit fund provides £15k grant to Viking Genes

5 January 2026

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Close-up of hands knitting a colorful patterned fabric with knitting needles and various yarns.

Crowdfunder success demonstrates strong support for protecting Shetland knitting heritage

3 January 2026

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A person in a Santa hat stands outside Jamieson's Knitwear, posing by a festive shop window display with miniature snowy houses and Christmas decorations.

Jamieson’s crowned Christmas window display champions

24 December 2025

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Eight people in yellow rescue suits stand on a lifeboat at night, docked by a waterfront with illuminated buildings in the background.

Lifeboat crew get into Christmas spirit with annual tree exercise

24 December 2025

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Two women wearing coats and scarves stand on a beach with sand and grass in the background, looking toward the camera.

Shetland TV show raises thousands for charity after sea farms filming

24 December 2025

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A person dressed as Santa Claus and four crew members in yellow suits stand on the deck of an orange rescue boat, waving towards the camera. Houses and cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Early Christmas surprise as Santa takes lifeboat trip through Aith

23 December 2025

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A snowy landscape with a road and buildings.

‘A virtual Christmas caird o sorts’

Convener o Shetland ForWirds Bruce Eunson reflects on da year dat’s awa fir da local language group

20 December 2025

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Four women stand indoors holding Cooke Scotland tote bags and assorted children's toys, in front of festive holiday lights, shelves, and a large illuminated Santa Claus decoration.

Bairns in hospital receive Christmas gifts courtesy of salmon firm

19 December 2025

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A large group of people spanning multiple generations poses for a group photo in a wood-paneled room with red curtains.

Family gathering raises £1,000 for Viking Genes

17 December 2025

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Advanced two-end knitting (tvaandsstickning) in colour with Karin Kahnlund

Knitting charity reaches £40k crowdfunder goal in under six weeks

17 December 2025

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Map showing three potential routes for a project, labeled as Route Option 1 (green), Route Option 2 (red), and Route Option 3 (blue) in a region of the Shetland Islands.

Anger at SSEN’s failure to seriously consider community requests

15 December 2025

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A group of painted rocks with messages and designs, surrounded by small battery-operated tea light candles on a wooden surface.

Women’s Aid candlelight vigil offers chance for reflection

13 December 2025

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Voe anti-pylon petition goes island wide

12 December 2025

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A person stands outdoors in front of snowy mountains, holding an "Ability Scotland" banner above their head, with tents and rocky terrain in the background.

‘This was meant to be’: fate delivers poignant finish to Anita’s Everest fundraiser

She has raised over £7,500 for Ability Shetland in honour of her youngest grandson

10 December 2025

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A woman with glasses and a mustard sweater holds a red children's book titled "The Fox and the Christmas Key.

Voe based author self-publishes her first children’s book

9 December 2025

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A person kneels on the ground, holding walking poles in front of a large tree with fallen leaves, near a pond in a park.

Fundraiser to begin 10-month walk in Shetland

9 December 2025

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A child wearing a Santa hat and neon safety suit sits on a red Massey Ferguson tractor decorated with Christmas lights and tinsel, outdoors near a playground.

Festive spirit in full force at Skeld tractor run as hundreds raised for CLAN

8 December 2025

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Colorful waterfront buildings and warehouses line the shore, with mist and fog partially obscuring the hills and larger structures in the background.

Milestone for Scalloway waterfront project after securing £200k funding

4 December 2025

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An elderly man and woman smile at a festive gathering; the woman wears a yellow paper crown and a necklace, and both are seated among a crowd.

Royal Voluntary Service offer Christmas cheer with annual dinner

3 December 2025

•Community

A large cargo ship named EEMS DUBURG is docked at a port, with workers and vehicles visible on the quay under a partly cloudy sky.

Modular units head north as progress continues on £51m water works project

2 December 2025

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Hundreds of Lerwick homes lose power

29 November 2025

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A tall outdoor evergreen tree decorated with white string lights stands near a building at night, with the moon visible in the sky.

Festive feeling in Scalloway as Christmas tree lights switched on

29 November 2025

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Two women wearing glasses and dark winter jackets, one with a beanie, stand outdoors in sunlight near a blue building.

Optimism in the air as refurbished Brae youth centre prepares to reopen

Work on the building has been ongoing as part of the government funded Rural Energy Hub project

24 November 2025

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A child wearing a yellow and blue smock paints a ceramic stocking with pink paint at a table covered with a red plastic tablecloth. An instruction sheet and paint set are nearby.

Well Dads marks one year of giving dads ‘safe space’ to bring bairns and talk

‘There’s no subject untouched’, Mind Your Head chief says

21 November 2025

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Councillor’s frustration over lack of ‘lasting outcomes’ from childcare pilot project

21 November 2025

•Community

Two people with glasses and elf hats smile at the camera. A filter adds exaggerated front teeth, freckles, and short blond hair to their faces. Blue background.

Free Christmas dinners on offer again

19 November 2025

•Community

‘Not a football team but a jarl squad’ – jarl Lynden Nicolson and his squad having a brilliant day

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