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Night scene on a street with police and fire vehicles parked, lights flashing. A "Police Slow" sign is visible in front of a police van.

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Couple start fundraiser after ‘devastating’ Lerwick fire leaves them with little

6 November 2024

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Fire crews attend Harbour Street incident

5 November 2024

Junior jarl ‘honoured’ to receive national award celebrating young people

5 November 2024

Pupils pay poppy tribute outside Anderson High School

5 November 2024

A large white building with multiple windows stands near the coast with surrounding grassy hills and cliffs under a cloudy sky with a setting sun.

Rare jobs on offer in Fair Isle

4 November 2024

A blue and orange lifeboat is docked at a pier.

Volunteers and crew invited to celebrate Lerwick lifeboat at reunion event

4 November 2024

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Four people stand in a row indoors, smiling and holding small items. They are in front of a booth with a banner displaying handmade crafts.

Most stalls yet at busy Christmas craft fair

2 November 2024

A group of people posing for a photo inside a church, with some holding small flags. A priest is seated in front.

Local group makes journey to Belgium for plaque unveiling

1 November 2024

A woman and a young girl sit in a room with shelves containing pet supplies. A cat is visible in a cage on the shelf.

Woman reunited with lost cat after 13 years

30 October 2024

Two men in suits with beards shake hands in front of a red flag featuring a black raven.

Gair ‘delighted’ to become latest Up Helly Aa committee member

30 October 2024

Security staff training scheme to get underway in January

30 October 2024

A Minecraft game scene with floating islands, a central stone tower, Viking ships, and game statistics on the right side.

Parents embark on two year Minecraft mission to create server encouraging good behaviour

29 October 2024

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Plenty on offer in Viking Genes online auction fundraiser

29 October 2024

A group of people, some in high-visibility clothing, gather around a wooden outdoor exercise structure by a river. Some are using the equipment, while others stand nearby.

Lunnasting primary playground given mini makeover by power project volunteers

28 October 2024

An elderly man and a woman smile while sitting at a table with a checkers board, next to two mugs, in a cozy room.

Care attendant scheme receives glowing report

27 October 2024

Sail training ship Swan heading to Ullapool for new mast

26 October 2024

Two people smiling, one holding a shield-shaped award, standing in a gymnasium with empty seats in the background.

Youngest ever champion crowned at boccia championships

24 October 2024

The Gulberwick pumping station. Photo: Shetland News

Gulberwick waste water improvement work set to get underway

23 October 2024

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A collage of people holding certificates from Vasculitis Awareness Scotland, with smiling faces and diverse backgrounds.

Volunteering award winners announced

22 October 2024

Person dressed as a viking holding an axe with a burning boat in the background.

South Mainland squad set to take over Stromness for ORKtoberfest

21 October 2024

Pension Age Disability Payment pilot launches in Shetland and four other areas

21 October 2024

Rotary Club presents screening of Stanley Kubrick classic to raise funds for Prostate Scotland

20 October 2024

Aerial view of a blue ship navigating coastal waters near a grassy shoreline and rocky areas under a partly cloudy sky.

Mains electricity supply restored for Papa Stour residents

18 October 2024

Lerwick lifeboat coxswain Hewitt Clark: 'I still think about it'. Photo: Nigel Millard/ RNLI

Decorated former lifeboat coxswain nominated for Pride of Britain award

15 October 2024

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A man smiling, wearing a Mind Scotland bib, holding a medal with the number "1" on it. There's a Mind Scotland flag attached to a nearby car in the background.

Runner conquers ‘seven in seven’ MND fundraiser

Jeff Dobson has raised more than £18,000 for charities after half-marathon quest

15 October 2024

Appeal to raise thousands to repair iconic Dim Riv

15 October 2024

Cake fridge café forced to close after ‘extensive’ smoke damage

14 October 2024

A large ship docked at a harbor with stone buildings and smaller boats in the water; hilly landscape in the background.

Plenty of discussion on whether Lerwick should have local place plan

11 October 2024

Further Hymhus refurbishment a ‘major step towards a sustainable future’

10 October 2024

A group of children and adults posing indoors with a large novelty check for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Whalsay pupils raise huge amount for RNLI through fish fundraiser

9 October 2024

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Child in pink boots stands in a puddle. Text on the right reads "Kit For All #PassItOn" with a t-shirt graphic.

People invited to donate outdoor clothing as winter approaches

9 October 2024

District heating to go offline for one night for essential maintenance

9 October 2024

A man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a striped shirt, is smiling while sitting against a plain, light-colored wall.

‘A real honour’: Grains delighted to accept deputy lieutenant role

8 October 2024

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

NorthLink says ‘appropriate travel sanctions’ have been imposed following unsocial behaviour incident

6 October 2024

Councillor sends ‘deepest condolences’ after Walls fire death

3 October 2024

Lottie Robertson - her home will be surrounded by huge turbines.

Relief as SSE reverses decision to name turbine after Lottie Robertson

1 October 2024

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A large group of people standing in a gymnasium, facing the camera. In the background, there is a stage with a banner and a few people seated. Athletic markings are visible on the floor.

Shetland Wool Week kicks off with packed opening ceremony

Curator Donna Smith said the festival gets ‘bigger and better’ every year

30 September 2024

A large audience sits at tables in a dimly lit auditorium, attentively facing a stage not visible in the image.

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Shetland Wool Week gets underway

29 September 2024

Two people in athletic clothing jog on a paved path, smiling and raising their arms exuberantly. A grassy field and distant buildings are in the background.

Over £10k raised for charity as hundreds turn out to Run the Runway for Iain Goodlad

29 September 2024

Four people sitting together at a table, with three smiling at the camera. The group consists of two older individuals and two younger women. They are indoors, in a room with grey walls and wooden accents.

Winter programmes return to the radio

29 September 2024

A group of runners on a countryside road participates in a race on a clear day, with fields and a distant ship in the background.

Bressay parkrun features in new book about the ‘friendliest 5k’

26 September 2024

Community group decides not to pursue any new funeral or burial ideas

25 September 2024

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Three people standing outdoors by a body of water with a wind turbine and industrial buildings in the background.

Call to overcome Viking division to secure future community wealth building

24 September 2024

Aerial view of a coastal runway extending into the sea with adjacent green fields and small buildings.

Over 200 runners to remember Iain Goodlad with runway fundraiser

24 September 2024

Three men in patterned sweaters pose in front of a wooden boat named "Clyne.

Fair Isle knitwear photography from the 70s to go on display

22 September 2024

A group of six people in matching red shirts hold a large donation check for £227,538.69 to Cancer Research UK, standing inside Hay's Dock Café Restaurant.

Community raises almost £230,000 for Cancer Research UK

22 September 2024

A wooden door next to a stone wall with a sign that reads "Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network". The door has a smaller sign stating "IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED PLEASE KNOCK!.

‘Everybody’s welcome’ – Pitt Lane hub opens arms to all as it celebrates recovery month

21 September 2024

Three people in bright athletic shirts sitting in a car, smiling and looking ahead.

Runners head to Lisbon to raise funds for local charity

20 September 2024

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