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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

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

Independent councillor Lyall confirms she is seeking Lib Dem Holyrood candidacy

14 April 2025

A sign at the entrance of Viking Energy Wind Farm stands in front of a hill with a wind turbine in the background under a cloudy sky.

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

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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

•Also in the news

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

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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

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

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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

Two people wearing life jackets and knit hats operate a small motorboat on a body of water, with fish farm nets visible in the background.

Arthur to head up ‘game-changing’ £4.4m mussel project

10 April 2025

Ten girls form a three-level human pyramid indoors near large windows, with a NorthLink Ferries banner and a ferry visible outside.

Gymnastics club get vital Island Games training in Aberdeenshire

10 April 2025

Lerwick sheriff court.

Court round-up 10 April

10 April 2025

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Lerwick Sheriff Court

Heroin the ‘purveyor of misery’ as pair linked to its supply jailed

9 April 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court.

Mossbank man gets unpaid work for violent attack on partner

9 April 2025

Metal fencing blocks access to old cannons set on grass near a brick wall; a sign states the area is closed for conservation work to preserve the site for future generations.

Four reports of vandalism at historic sites in last couple of years

Three incidents took place at the Clickimin Broch

9 April 2025

Careless overtaking costs fisherman his licence and £2,000

9 April 2025

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

Heavy fine and ban for repeat drink driver almost six times limit

9 April 2025

Lerwick Sheriff Court

Young driver who crashed stolen car narrowly avoids jail

9 April 2025

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Lerwick's Commercial Street. Photo: Shetland News

Self-caterers association calls for tourist tax plans to be paused

9 April 2025

Disappointment as Island Games for hockey falls through

9 April 2025

Green van with the text "On the road to better energy. Search OVO" on the back. License plate number: DL73HRX.

‘Spring surge’ to replace electricity meters before RTS deadline, minister promises

9 April 2025

A small vessel carrying multiple cars across a body of water.

Plans for ‘pie in the sky’ electric boat trial shelved

8 April 2025

A silver vehicle with visible scratches along the rear and front passenger doors, parked on an asphalt surface.

Police plan ‘high-visibility patrols’ of Lerwick on back of vehicle vandalism

8 April 2025

A blue and white police accident sign.

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Emergency services attend two vehicle crash at Voe

8 April 2025

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A middle-aged man with glasses, short hair, and a white collared shirt smiles at the camera with a blurred light blue background.

Shetland Arts to focus on funding artistic talent in isles

Chief executive Graeme Howell says ‘creative community of Shetland has some amazingly brilliant ideas’

8 April 2025

RTS debate, Belmont fund, sexual health clinic and more …

8 April 2025

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A person wearing glasses and a blue jacket stands outdoors with a body of water and a village in the background.

Association’s warning over impact of development on fishing nursery areas

8 April 2025

Four men stand outdoors on grass with the sea and a partly cloudy sky in the background, dressed in casual summer clothing.

Band aiming high after reaching Scottish final of festival competition

8 April 2025

A men's sports team in white uniforms poses for a group photo outdoors in front of banners and a Scottish flag.

Sporting round up 8 April

8 April 2025

A silver vehicle with visible scratches along the rear and front passenger doors, parked on an asphalt surface.

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Reports of widespread damage to vehicles in Lerwick

7 April 2025

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