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Harpist to head north for series of performances

24 March 2026

The main entrance of Sandwick Junior High School, with a blue sign and yellow railings in front of the building.

‘Significant damage’ at Sandwick school after break-in

23 March 2026

An airport worker in a high-visibility vest directs a small propeller airplane on a tarmac at an airport. The sky is partly cloudy, and there is a grassy landscape in the background.

Loganair reassures passengers over delayed reimbursement payments

23 March 2026

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

Delight as Post Office reopens in Burravoe

23 March 2026

Sporting round-up 23 March

23 March 2026

A white and blue building with a sign reading "Shetland Recreational Trust, Shetland Bowls Centre" on a partially cloudy day. Cars are driving on the street in front of it.

‘No Legion, no party’: venue given late licence for Scotland’s World Cup opener

23 March 2026

Unite launches campaign to preserve North Sea oil and gas jobs

23 March 2026

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

Study to explore socio-economic impact of cruise tourism

23 March 2026

‘High probability’ of disruption to NorthLink ferry sailings

23 March 2026

NHS issues advice on protecting community against measles

23 March 2026

Updated

Trondra road re-opens after cyclist dies in crash

22 March 2026

‘Dynamite’ jazz concert thrills Mareel crowd

22 March 2026

Rolling, rolling, rolling. Passengers feared the NorthLink ferry was going to capsize on Wednesday night before the captain regained control of the vessel with 500 passengers on board.

Sunday sailings go ahead but with disruptions, NorthLink says

22 March 2026

Shetland celebrate double badminton county victory

22 March 2026

Close-up of high-visibility police uniforms with the word "POLICE" printed in large white letters on a blue background.

Road closed after serious crash in Trondra

21 March 2026

Living Lerwick celebrates town businesses at awards ceremony

21 March 2026

Brain tumour campaign for Bryan raises over £69k in 24 hours

Community rallies around Peterson family

21 March 2026

Fundraising appeal launched to help Bryan continue ‘life-saving’ brain tumour care

20 March 2026

Ring pulls and pallets inspire Paul’s ‘recycling’ theme at Delting Up Helly Aa

20 March 2026

A large white cruise ship sails near the coastline of a small town, with docks and buildings visible along the waterfront.

Port authority ‘strongly opposes’ idea of cruise levy

Shetland Islands Council and Shetland Tourism Association also responded to the Scottish Government consultation

20 March 2026

Lease for 500MW Arven offshore wind farm set to be handed back

20 March 2026

SSPCA plans to remove ‘dedicated resources’ from islands

20 March 2026

NHS celebrates gold UNICEF ‘baby friendly’ accreditation

20 March 2026

Serco NorthLink's passenger ferries are again facing weather-related disruption this week. Photo: Ronnie Robertson

NorthLink warns of Sunday disruption to ferries

20 March 2026

A sports complex with a red roof, parking lot, outdoor running track, and surrounding buildings, set against a hilly landscape.

SRT Scalloway swimming lessons to move to Clickimin

20 March 2026

Assisted dying – what do the election candidates think?

19 March 2026

An empty outdoor sports field with artificial turf, surrounded by a black fence, with buildings and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Hockey pitch in Lerwick among options for Brae school project

Long hoped for surface could be built if SIC decides to buy Brae hockey pitch

19 March 2026

Election round-up 19 March 2026

Reform UK announces candidate
Armitage labels Reform ‘fascist’
Hannah Mary Goodlad to release manifesto

19 March 2026

Lerwick sheriff court.

Disqualification after driver struck pedestrian in Lerwick car park

19 March 2026

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.

Campaigners persist despite latest pool setback

19 March 2026

Votes aplenty as community groups from Unst to Fair Isle win climate funding

19 March 2026

Councillor proposes motion on SIC’s partnership with recreational trust

19 March 2026

HyImpulse agrees deal for suborbital launch from SaxaVord later this year

19 March 2026

People of Cuba ‘need every bit of help’ as fundraiser enters final week

19 March 2026

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

Scalloway Pool will close on 31 March after funding request turned down

18 March 2026

Openreach’s trouble to cross the bridge to East Burra

18 March 2026

Updated

Wishart and most Highlands and Islands MSPs vote against assisted dying bill

18 March 2026

Also in the news – 18 March 2026

Strongwoman fundraiser
Young musician gala concert
Place plan event
Education visit

18 March 2026

•Also in the news

A large NorthLink ferry with a Viking graphic on the hull is sailing on calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky.

Chinese shipyard decision shows ‘how far SNP have lost their way’, Labour candidate says

18 March 2026

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 given three-year prison sentence for drug supply offence

18 March 2026

Prison term for ‘very serious offences’

18 March 2026

Bronze plaque with the text "sheriff court" beneath a relief of a coat of arms flanked by two heraldic beasts.

Man banned after admitting drink-driving offence

18 March 2026

A small ferry boat carrying several cars and a bicycle on its lower deck, traveling on calm water with distant mountains in the background.

New relief ferry ‘one of the greatest priorities’ for SIC

17 March 2026

A wind farm with multiple wind turbines stands on a vast, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Wind farm tracks now officially open to the public, developer says

17 March 2026

Finalists named for young musician of the year

17 March 2026

Chinese shipyard the preferred bidder for Northern Isles freight ferries

17 March 2026

A white and blue building with a sign reading "Shetland Recreational Trust, Shetland Bowls Centre" on a partially cloudy day. Cars are driving on the street in front of it.

Legion applies for late licence to screen Scotland World Cup match

17 March 2026

A large, grey, metal industrial building with multiple windows stands beside a paved road on a grassy landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

Over £225k handed out to community groups through Viking fund

17 March 2026

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