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Inter-island flights to move to Sumburgh in May for Tingwall runway resurfacing

22 April 2025

A dockside scene with firefighters, emergency vehicles, an orange lifeboat, and several people gathered near the water’s edge.

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Emergency services called out to major incident at Shetland Catch pier

22 April 2025

Active travel path projects given backing of transport partnership

Funding bids worth more than £1.7 million have been submitted to Transport Scotland

22 April 2025

A woman with brown hair smiles at the camera, with a blurred outdoor landscape and water in the background.

Swan anniversary, marine management title and more …

22 April 2025

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White, two-story building with small balconies, blue window frames, a metal railing, and a cylindrical bin in front of a partially visible staircase.

New lease of life for Burrafirth shore station

22 April 2025

Bus shelters with bicycle storage would be ‘very welcome’

22 April 2025

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Crews attend fire aboard feed barge in Lerwick harbour

21 April 2025

A female runner wearing a medal and race bib 14444 stands outdoors on grass, with people and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Sporting round up 21 April

21 April 2025

Two men stand indoors shaking hands, one holding a large trophy. In the background, people in blue shirts and a dartboard with Norwegian flags are visible.

Shetland celebrate double darting success

21 April 2025

South Whiteness water supply ‘unacceptable’ as upgrade postponed

19 April 2025

A woman cutting a ribbon in a room full of clothes.

Sharon set for biggest challenge yet as she gets on her bike for cancer charity

18 April 2025

A man stands beside a red van labeled "G.A. Leask Builders" inside a large workshop, with workbenches and shelves visible in the background.

HIE funding, Scalloway roadworks and more…

18 April 2025

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Two Lerwick bars in running for pub awards

18 April 2025

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Bike library for bairns among active travel projects being considered by council

17 April 2025

A modern, rectangular building with large windows sits on grassy cliffs overlooking the sea, with rugged hills and cloudy skies in the background.

Joy as new Fair Isle Bird Observatory to open to public from late May

17 April 2025

Northern Isles ferry contract up for grabs as interest sought

17 April 2025

Octopus engineers heading north for RTS meter switchover

17 April 2025

Viking road damage compensation figure of £400k only an ‘initial estimate’

17 April 2025

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A wet, empty road curves through a grassy landscape with scattered construction materials and a wind turbine in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Planning committee asked to approve Mossy Hill substation

16 April 2025

A northern gannet holds a stick and seaweed in its beak against a blue background.

‘Drastic population crashes’ among some Shetland seabirds

16 April 2025

Exterior view of the Brae Hotel building with a staircase leading to the entrance and large sign displaying the hotel name.

Hotel on the market, community ownership, bus station back to normal and more …

16 April 2025

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A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

Transport Scotland rows back pledge to offer free NorthLink travel to all under 22

16 April 2025

Three people stand in front of a fenced-off building on a sunny day. Two women are on the left and a man is on the right. The building has large windows and a pebble-dash exterior.

Delight as Brae energy hub secures over £100k to cover staffing costs

16 April 2025

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!.

Warning about potentially fatal opioid detected in local drugs

16 April 2025

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Girlsta wind farm developer interested in shared ownership

However a councillor for the Shetland Central ward says the proposed three turbines are ‘just further accumulation of proposed energy infrastructure spreading across our landscape’

15 April 2025

A man in a dark coat stands on an airstrip in front of a white helicopter; two other people walk toward the aircraft under a blue sky with clouds.

Plenty of ‘shared issues’ identified after last month’s Faroese visit

15 April 2025

Swan anniversary, medical evacuation, business funding and more …

15 April 2025

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A man standing in front of a building with the word "inn" on the facade.

Alcohol licences sought at Westings Inn and Fair Isle Bird Observatory

15 April 2025

A vintage photo of the ship "Hestmanden Stokmarknes" sailing on water, with a Norwegian flag flying at the stern.

Five historic vessels to visit Shetland to mark 80 years since end of World War Two

15 April 2025

MRI scanner in a hospital room, showing a patient table in front of the machine, two monitors, and nearby medical equipment.

Viking Community Fund celebrates hitting £1m milestone in grants

15 April 2025

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Independent councillor Lyall confirms she is seeking Lib Dem Holyrood candidacy

14 April 2025

Viking Energy’s power output drops to 17 per cent

14 April 2025

A hospital sign in front of a building.

Pressure on hospital continues as more operations are cancelled

14 April 2025

A woman wearing a blue NHS Scotland uniform stands against a plain light-colored background, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

Marie nominated for national nursing award

14 April 2025

A close up of a stock board with many numbers on it.

Trump tariff market turmoil has impact on investments

14 April 2025

Cullivoe road, harp retreat and more…

14 April 2025

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A stone building with a sign reading "Police" above the entrance, features gabled roofs and windows. A blue sign at the front indicates "County Buildings." There are benches and a lamppost nearby.

Man ‘running out of road’ after court appearance from custody

14 April 2025

A women's soccer team in blue uniforms poses together on a field in front of a wire fence and trees.

Resounding victory for women’s football team in Orkney

12 April 2025

Drain repair work to affect bus services

12 April 2025

A paved road with double yellow lines runs uphill past stone walls, with a few cars parked on the right and houses visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

More Lerwick traffic calming measures being considered

Consultations are set to be held for Gilbertson Road, King Harald Street, South Road and Lochside

11 April 2025

A rock band performs on stage with colorful lights and fog, as an enthusiastic audience watches and a person raises their arms in the foreground.

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Rising North tickets to go on sale tonight

11 April 2025

A calm lake reflecting the cloudy sky, surrounded by a barren, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and distant hills.

Scatsta hydrogen announcement still two to three weeks away

11 April 2025

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A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

Discussions still ongoing over future of Clair oil export

11 April 2025

A woman wearing glasses, a blue jacket, and a bright pink scarf stands in a doorway, smiling at the camera.

‘Exciting milestone’ at renovated Bridge End outdoor centre

11 April 2025

No action taken against SIC over Stuart Hill data breach

11 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

Stone church with arched windows and a square bell tower, under a cloudy sky, with bare tree branches and nearby buildings visible.

Former Lerwick church building back on the market

10 April 2025

Mackerel must be ‘fished sustainably’ says fishermen’s association

10 April 2025

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