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A man sitting on a stone pillar.

Fundraiser nears end of challenge to climb Sandness Hill more than 40 times

14 December 2023

A man standing on the deck of a boat.

Employment charity receives funding to help young people

14 December 2023

A group of people sitting at tables in a large hall.

MS Society says ‘thank you’ to local community after successful fundraising drive

14 December 2023

Hall upgrades among latest coastal communities funding awards

13 December 2023

A drawing of meat hanging on a rack with the words resit mutton.

History in a wird: the origins of ‘reestit’

12 December 2023

A group of people swimming in the water.

Watch: sea swimmers flock to Bain’s Beach

10 December 2023

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A group of people standing on a beach holding signs.

‘Weemin in black’ vigil at St Ninian’s

10 December 2023

Christmas tractor run to light up Lerwick in aid of RNLI

10 December 2023

A woman taking a selfie in a gym.

Fundraiser aims to walk, run, cycle or swim 5K every day in December

8 December 2023

Domestic abuse partnership undergoes rebrand

9 December 2023

Community council association favours keeping boundaries the same

8 December 2023

Police chief inspector gives reassurances following alleged violent incident within drugs scene

7 December 2023

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A narrow street lined with stone buildings and a lamp post.

Questionnaire launched for Lerwick Lanes masterplan

5 December 2023

Councillors approve second plan for ‘small population’ islands

4 December 2023

A crowd of people watching a santa claus parade.

Hundreds line Commercial Street for Christmas parade

2 December 2023

A group of people standing in front of shelves of food.

Well supported foodbank essential for many in the isles

1 December 2023

Number of people accessing support from sexual violence charity rises again

1 December 2023

A group of people holding a scottish flag in the water.

‘Wild weemin’ complete cold water swimming challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK

30 November 2023

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A tractor driving through a field near the ocean.

Research project commissioned to encourage locals to grow more oats

29 November 2023

The water treatment works at Sandy Loch. Photo: Shetland News

Scottish Water plans £7m expansion of Sandy Loch site

28 November 2023

Idea for ‘quiet room’ in Sumburgh Airport for people experiencing pregnancy complications raised in NHS meeting

28 November 2023

A group of people standing outside a building.

Vigil to be held in solidarity with Palestinian people

28 November 2023

A street in scotland with a tree in the middle.

Festive feeling at the Cross as Christmas tree goes up

22 November 2023

A group of people posing with a teddy bear.

Almost £14,000 raised for Children in Need so far

19 November 2023

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A group of people posing with a teddy bear.

BBC Children in Need is back!

16 November 2023

A woman in a red swimsuit taking a selfie in the water.

Sea swimmer aims to rack up 200km this winter in aid of RNLI

15 November 2023

A woman holding a baby.

Brae family ‘overwhelmed’ by support for Sunday teas fundraising event

13 November 2023

A group of people standing in front of a building.

Shetland marks Remembrance Sunday

12 November 2023

A group of people holding signs in front of a building.

More calls for Gaza ceasefire

11 November 2023

Two women wearing elf hats in a kitchen.

Free Christmas dinner delivery to return

11 November 2023

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A group of people sitting on a couch on the graham norton show.

‘Beautiful’ Shetland in the spotlight on Graham Norton Show

11 November 2023

A woman standing in front of racks of clothes.

Pop-up sale to raise funds for kidney condition charity

10 November 2023

An aerial view of a house near a lake.

New Eela Water treatment works in the pipeline – with early costs estimated at £45m

9 November 2023

A woman with pink hair posing for a photo.

Jess named in ’30 under 30′ list

9 November 2023

Apology and compensation for Yell tree mistake

8 November 2023

A stone stairway leading up to a stone wall.

Lanes masterplan consultation events to take place in coming months

8 November 2023

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Plenty on at the library for book week

8 November 2023

A road sign welcomes visitors to Lerwick, with a large cruise ship docked in the background and the town spread out along the coastline.

Lerwick community councillors not keen on boundary idea which splits town in two

7 November 2023

Group of people holding signs advocating for palestine and a ceasefire on gaza.

Gaza vigils to call for ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid

7 November 2023

Community benefit fund one step closer to financing legacy projects

7 November 2023

Knab redevelopment traffic and parking concerns remain for Gressy Loan residents

6 November 2023

Sharon’s Swapshop raises more than £10,000 for CLAN

6 November 2023

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A woman with glasses holding a bouquet of flowers.

Thirty years at the helm of Fair Isle post office and shop

Postmistress Fiona Mitchell has been given a long service award by the Post Office

3 November 2023

Two men shaking hands in front of a red curtain.

Goudie joins Up Helly Aa committee

1 November 2023

A group of people posing in front of a store.

OPEN becomes isles’ first youth-led charity

1 November 2023

A small stone church with several old, weathered gravestones in front, set against a cloudy sky.

Community group to make offer for Whalsay kirk

31 October 2023

A man and woman holding a baby in front of a house.

Family to fundraise as a ‘thank you’ after newborn’s health scare

29 October 2023

A collage of people holding certificates that say vas.

Volunteering spirit recognised in new awards

29 October 2023

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