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MSP says value of proposed rural and island housing fund seems ‘desperately low’

13 February 2026

•Housing

Fishing concern as large salmon farm receives planning consent

There have been a range of reactions to news that Scottish Sea Farms’ 6,000 tonne Fish Holm development has received planning approval

12 February 2026

•Marine

A large naval warship is docked at a pier during dusk, with cloudy skies and water reflecting the evening light.

Shetland’s strategic relevance grows while defence relies on surveillance, early warning and rapid response

12 February 2026

•Politics

Mossbank man ordered to pay victim £1,500 for dental repairs after assault

12 February 2026

•Court

A single-story building with a gray metal roof and blue doors, labeled "South Nesting Public Hall, Gummanar Hall," with recycling bins and a wheelchair ramp in front.

Budget passed, South Nesting hall funding and more …

12 February 2026

•Also in the news

Green candidate dismisses SVT report as ‘brazen attempt’ to shore up support for ‘speculative’ project

12 February 2026

•Election

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A large building with cars parked in front of it.

‘Step change’ required for SIC to reach financial sustainability, audit report says

12 February 2026

•Council

A blue and white ship named "BIGGA" is sailing near a rocky shore with hills in the background. There is a wind turbine visible on the hill.

Ferry frustrations continue as Unst briefly cut off on Thursday morning

12 February 2026

•Transport

A police car with bilingual “Police/Poileas” markings is parked by a waterfront at night, with town lights reflected on the water in the background.

Visiting road policing officers detect number of offences

12 February 2026

•Police

Aerial view of a rocky coastline with cliffs, green fields, scattered buildings, and winding roads surrounded by the sea under a partly cloudy sky.

Updated

Space company behind plans to launch satellite from Unst to enter administration

SaxaVord says news will have ‘very little impact’ on spaceport

11 February 2026

•News

‘Urgent’ Sullom Voe transition away from oil and gas needed to save hundreds of jobs, energy centre says

11 February 2026

•Energy

Modern, two-story building with wood and glass exterior, gray roof, and large windows, surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day.

SIC decides against banning mobile phones in schools

11 February 2026

•Council

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A stone civic building with a pointed roof, labeled "SOUTH RONALDSAY TOWN HALL," featuring chimneys, multiple windows, and a flagpole nearby, situated in a coastal town.

Man told to pay £1,000 compensation after assault

11 February 2026

•Court

Pelagic agreement, letterpress exhibition and more …

11 February 2026

•Also in the news

A ferry with its loading ramp lowered docking at a port. The front of the ferry is open, revealing the interior vehicle deck. The port area has yellow railings and a docking structure.

‘Incredibly disruptive’: Frustration in North Isles about ferries and roadworks

11 February 2026

•Transport

Man sentenced for possession of child sexual images

11 February 2026

•Court

Court round-up 11 February

11 February 2026

•Court

Burgess crowned champion after show of sportsmanship in table tennis final

11 February 2026

•Sport

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A chance to share your view on green energy projects

11 February 2026

•Energy

A man in outdoor attire stands on a grassy hillside beside a lake, with a dog sitting nearby and mountains in the background.

Landowner encourages residents to participate in Muckle Roe community buy-out

10 February 2026

•Community

A hospital building with scaffolding on one side, several parked cars, and a road sign pointing left that reads "Hospital.

High level of delayed discharges remains ‘really challenging’

10 February 2026

•Health

A person standing against a teal wall holds a framed handwritten document and smiles at the camera.

Doctor’s ‘outstanding contribution’ recognised with national award

10 February 2026

•Health

Golf officials swing in for visit as memberships at two clubs soar

10 February 2026

•Sport

Two people in business attire stand in front of a blue and green map display mounted on a wall.

Fishing, ferry and a first minister – election campaign latest

10 February 2026

•Election

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Five older adults stand in front of bookshelves at a library, three holding copies of the book "The Midwife of Auschwitz," and all are smiling at the camera.

Also in the news 10 February 2026

Fuel poverty panel appointment
Daggri still out of service
Safer internet day
Shetland link to Oregon book group
Quarry extension consultation
MSP’s salmon death concern
Media awards

10 February 2026

•Also in the news

Sporting round-up 10 February

10 February 2026

•Sport

Two men standing outdoors in front of a light-colored wall; one is gesturing with his hand, both are wearing jackets suitable for cool weather.

Updated

Labour candidate backs Starmer despite growing quit calls over Mandelson

9 February 2026

•News

A lighthouse stands on a rocky promontory with a natural stone arch over the sea, surrounded by blue water and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Development group’s bid for Bressay Lighthouse unsuccessful

Bressay Development Ltd was keen to revamp the historic property into a multi-use facility, which would have included affordable housing

9 February 2026

•Community

Top quality boccia on show at secondary school competition in Brae

9 February 2026

•Sport

Two public meetings planned for upcoming SSEN roadworks

9 February 2026

•Energy

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A group of people dressed in Viking-style costumes parade down a street, some carrying shields and axes, with adults and children leading the procession.

Delting hop revellers given extra hour drinking up time

9 February 2026

•Community

A large group of people, including children and adults, stand outside a building holding a yellow banner that reads, "Save Gallows View Swimming Pool.

Big turnout as voices grow in opposition to Scalloway pool closure

8 February 2026

•Community

Street view of a stone building with windows displaying signage for "Lerwick Dental Practice" located at 4 Market Street.

‘Very low risk’ to patients after sterilisation data issue at dental practice

8 February 2026

•Health

A white building with a ship emblem on the wall, a blue and silver motorcycle parked outside, and blue gas canisters beside a stone fence under a clear sky.

Redevelopment of Sail Loft looking viable as feasibility study nears end

7 February 2026

•Community

A large NorthLink ferry travels on the water under a cloudy sky, with a small boat anchored nearby in the foreground.

Transport agency apologises for ferry consultation ‘data breach’

7 February 2026

•Transport

A man dressed as a Viking holds an axe and shield next to a large green dragon figure during an outdoor event.

Updated

Old Whitebeard of Thulecraft fame leads a growing Nesting & Girlsta festival

6 February 2026

•Community

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A man in a blue shirt and dark jacket stands smiling with folded hands on a stone wall. Behind him is a waterfront scene with stone buildings, calm water, and a small boat in the distance.

MP will judge ‘outcomes’ as UK Government talks up commitment to Scottish agriculture

6 February 2026

•Agriculture

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

SIC limited in what it can do over Scalloway pool closure plans, leader says

6 February 2026

•Council

A group of people in high-visibility jackets stand outside Sullom Voe Terminal holding red Unite the Union Scotland flags on a snowy day.

Sodexo dispute at Sullom Voe Terminal ends as members accept improved pay offer

6 February 2026

•Business

A group of ten men in black sportswear stand in a line on a grass field, posing for a photo on a sunny day.

More referees needed as senior football season gets set for expansion

6 February 2026

•Sport

Unsafe pod lounges and lack of cabins – Shetlanders call for change in ferry consultation

5 February 2026

•Transport

Whalsay skipper highlights challenges of fishing industry for national exhibition

5 February 2026

•Marine

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A woman in a teal dress stands in front of a stone wall at an outdoor evening event, with a historic castle illuminated in the background and Prime branding visible.

A ‘pinch yourself’ moment as Fair Isle knitwear designer heads to King’s royal premiere

5 February 2026

•Community

New NHS software set to help teams transition from paper to digital records

5 February 2026

•Health

Ferry cancellations create bottleneck on medication supply

5 February 2026

•Health

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Disruption to NorthLink sailings but freight and passenger services go ahead

5 February 2026

•Transport

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‘We will maintain connectivity’, NorthLink boss vows amid longest period of disruption since Serco took over

4 February 2026

•Transport

A large blue and white cargo ship sails on a body of water, with grasslands and cloudy skies in the background.

Yell Sound down to single vessel after fault found on Daggri

4 February 2026

•Transport

MSP says value of proposed rural and island housing fund seems ‘desperately low’

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