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Restaurant granted more alcohol licences but concern raised over lack of permanent one

15 January 2025

Three people wearing outdoor gear and headlamps talk indoors, preparing for an activity.

Sporting round-up 15 January

15 January 2025

A red and white Coastguard helicopter in flight against a clear blue sky.

‘Exceptional news’ – delight as controversial coastguard changes scrapped

14 January 2025

•Emergency services

Three men holding a large check for £1,400 made out to Children with Cancer UK from Lanark Celtic Football Club.

Team Jackson smash £20k target and bid for next fundraising milestone ahead of marathon

Lerwick Celtic Football Club donated £1,400 to two charities after festive raffle

14 January 2025

Cleeves to revive Jimmy Perez character in new book

14 January 2025

Lots on offer from amenity trust for Up Helly Aa

14 January 2025

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Two boats navigate parallel paths on a calm body of water with snow-covered land in the background, leaving symmetrical wakes behind them.

Mussel farming firm hopes for Fruitful Harvest as two new workboats arrive

13 January 2025

A large blue and white boat named "Dunter" is docked at a pier on a cloudy day.

Damaged Dunter still out of action

13 January 2025

Up Helly Aa food and drink, scam GP phone calls and more…

13 January 2025

•Also in the news

Walk-in vaccination clinics scheduled amid expected rise in flu numbers

13 January 2025

An offshore oil rig stands tall in the ocean, connected by a bridge. The structure is illuminated, highlighting intricate machinery against a backdrop of cloudy skies and calm waters.

‘Suspected unexploded ordnance’ found near Shell pipeline

13 January 2025

A tan, pebble-dashed building with a sloped roof, small windows, and a painted mural on one end, surrounded by light snow and under a partly cloudy sky.

Gym plans mooted as part of Sandwick youth centre reconfiguration

11 January 2025

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Person in Viking costume holding an axe and shield, standing in front of a large fire at night.

Watch: Fire festival’s torchlit procession lights up Scalloway

10 January 2025

A red and white Coastguard rescue helicopter is in flight above a residential area with houses in the background.

‘Clarity’ sought as coastguard helicopter call-outs for air ambulance duties more than double

MP Alistair Carmichael said search and rescue teams were at risk of being stretched too thin

10 January 2025

•Emergency services

Reduced footpath gritting this weekend in Scalloway and Lerwick

10 January 2025

A group of people in Viking costumes, holding axes and shields, stand indoors under a high ceiling with large windows behind them.

Busy weekend ahead as Scalloway Fire Festival kicks off

10 January 2025

Consultation on proposal which could see speed limits reduced to 50mph

10 January 2025

Objection to Lerwick glamping plan over memorial garden concerns

10 January 2025

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Wind farm car park details lodged with planners

10 January 2025

Shetland set for first ever taste of national learning disability games

9 January 2025

A snow plow driving down a snowy road.

‘Plenty of stock left’ despite busy week for gritting crew

9 January 2025

Loganair benefits, new editor, Mareel concert and more …

9 January 2025

•Also in the news

Fire and coastguard called to Sumburgh emergency

9 January 2025

•Emergency services

A wind turbine with a broken blade stands on a barren landscape under a cloudy sky, with water and hills visible in the distance.

Replacement turbine blade to be delivered to Viking site

9 January 2025

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Some schools closed and bus services disrupted

9 January 2025

A small boat with a red crane is anchored close to the rocky shore of a grassy, hilly coastline under a cloudy sky.

No damage found after salmon workboat broke free of moorings

9 January 2025

‘I never realised it would be such a hit’ – fluffy slippers voicebank message goes viral

Michael Williamson had encouraged folk to put their ‘fluffy slippers on and have a sweet sherry’

8 January 2025

White buildings with blue-trimmed windows line a snow-dusted street under a cloudy sky.

Walter and Joan Gray centre owner ‘disappointed’ by strongly critical inspection

8 January 2025

A car drives on a snow-covered road lined with stone houses against a gray sky. Snow lightly falls, and streetlights illuminate the scene.

Numerous cars off the road as police deal with snowy accidents

8 January 2025

Wind turbines on a snow-covered hill under a cloudy sky.

Viking third in list for unused energy in 2024 despite August opening

SSE earns £9.25m for keeping wind farm offline over five months

8 January 2025

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Two cars stopped on a snowy road at night, one slightly off the road near a fence, with headlights and taillights on, surrounded by falling snow.

Bus off the road as snow causes early morning closure of Sumburgh Airport

8 January 2025

Community councils exploring a stake in proposed Mossy Hill wind farm

8 January 2025

Street view of King Harald Street with stone buildings, a paved sidewalk, and parked cars on the right. Green lawns and trees line the road under a clear sky.

Call for ‘incredibly dangerous’ Lerwick road to have speed reduced

7 January 2025

Two people stand on a neatly mowed sports field with a building and hills in the background.

3G pitch construction, Scottish Water updates, Sumburgh wage increases and more …

7 January 2025

•Also in the news

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

Mossy Hill substation set to be objected to by community council

7 January 2025

Modern waterfront building with a geometric facade illuminated from within at dusk, reflecting on the water. A small boat is moored in the foreground.

Creative Scotland funding would ‘greatly enhance’ arts agency can do, chief executive says

7 January 2025

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

Updated

NorthLink sailings amended due to high winds

7 January 2025

Both Yell Sound ferries will be affected.

Weather disruption continues

7 January 2025

A white propeller plane is parked on a snowy tarmac at night, with snow falling and airport lights in the background.

Fault in de-icing equipment leads to long flight delays

6 January 2025

Four people stand indoors, holding a large presentation check for £10,000 addressed to Shetland Health Board. They are smiling and standing in front of an NHS Shetland sign.

Charity praised after £15k donation for specialist mattresses

6 January 2025

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

NorthLink sailings on Tuesday could be cancelled

6 January 2025

Another weather warning for sleet and snow

4 January 2025

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A rural landscape shows a snow-covered field with a farm in the distance and a dramatic orange sunset in a cloudy sky.

Updated

Heavy snow makes for difficult driving conditions

3 January 2025

Snow-covered road with a wind turbine in the background, surrounded by a snowy landscape and overcast sky.

Met Office issues new yellow weather warning

2 January 2025

The fishing industry has been united in its support for Brexit. Photo: Shetland News

Fishing industry calls on governments to radically rethink its approach towards sector

2 January 2025

A beach covered in snow on a sunny day.

New weather warning for snow and ice

1 January 2025

A car drives on a snow-covered road lined with stone houses against a gray sky. Snow lightly falls, and streetlights illuminate the scene.

Updated

Persistent snowfall disrupts travel and closes shopping centre

31 December 2024

A rocky coastline at sunrise with scattered clouds in the sky, casting reflections on the water and silhouetting the cliffs and sea stacks.

‘Once in a lifetime’ fireball captured on webcams

31 December 2024

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